Arizona Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Arizona posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2011, affecting an estimated 274 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and up 106% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 169 |
| Retail | 1 | 105 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 169 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 105 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 274 |
Maricopa saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 274 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 105 |
| Chandler | 1 | 86 |
| Tolleson | 1 | 83 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart Store # 4269 | Phoenix | 105 | ||
| Milgard Windows & Doors | Chandler | 86 | ||
| International Bedding | Tolleson | 83 |
The largest notice was filed by Kmart Store # 4269 at its Phoenix facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Milgard Windows & Doors followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Arizona labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Arizona. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Arizona WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.