Arizona employers report 877 job cuts in May
Arizona layoff notices decreased in May with four employers announcing 877 job cuts across the state. The largest filing involved a contractor change at Grand Canyon University affecting 489 workers, while other reductions hit call center and logistics operations as the local unemployment rate held steady at 4.7%.
Four employers in the United States announced 877 job cuts in Arizona during May. This total marks a slight decline from the 900 layoffs reported in April as the state labor market shows signs of stabilizing. The filings provide an early look at planned workforce reductions required under federal law for major facility closures or layoffs.
### University Contractor Shift Drives Largest Cut The largest notice involved 489 workers at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix after the school ended its contract with France-based Sodexo. The university is switching its dining services provider to Aramark starting July 14. Bob Romantic, executive director of communications at the university, said Aramark intends to hire the current staff.
