Arizona Layoffs — March 2014
Employers in Arizona recorded 1 WARN Act notices in March 2014, covering approximately 187 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 4% versus March 2013. The average filing covered 187 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 187 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 187 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cochise | 1 | 187 |
Cochise was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 187 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Huachuca | 1 | 187 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Dynamics Information Technology | Fort Huachuca | 187 |
Leading the list was General Dynamics Information Technology at its Fort Huachuca facility, reporting 187 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.