Arizona DES Announces Layoffs for 5% of Its Workforce, Citing Federal Cuts

Arizona Department of Economic Security reduces staff by 5% after federal grant cuts

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is making significant cuts to its workforce due to the loss of federal grants for Unemployment Insurance and the shifting of costs to states.

Arizona DES announces layoffs for 5% of its workforce, citing federal cuts

The Arizona Department of Economic Security says 5% of workers are being laid off due to federal budget cuts. It's unclear exactly how many employees are affected.

DES eliminating about 5% of agency's workforce

The Arizona Department of Economic Security said Tuesday the agency was eliminating about 5% of its workforce due to a loss of federal grants.