Alabama Layoffs — September 1998
Employers in Alabama submitted 3 WARN Act notices in September 1998, putting at risk an estimated 295 workers — down from August. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 39 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 39 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Crenshaw | 1 | 156 |
| Houston | 1 | 100 |
| Cleburne | 1 | 39 |
Crenshaw bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 156 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Luverne | 1 | 156 |
| Dothan | 1 | 100 |
| Heflin | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 295 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne Slacks | Luverne | 156 | Closure | |
| The Gates Rubber | Dothan | 100 | Closure | |
| Arcon Health Care | Heflin | 39 | Closure |
Topping the list was Luverne Slacks at its Luverne facility, reporting 156 affected workers. The Gates Rubber followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Alabama. 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 Alabama WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.