Alabama Layoffs — February 1999
Employers in Alabama recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 1999, covering approximately 259 workers — marking a decline from January and down 42% versus February 1998. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 67 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 71 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 121 |
| Dallas | 1 | 71 |
| Monroe | 1 | 67 |
Madison felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 121 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 121 |
| Selma | 1 | 71 |
| Frisco City | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 192 |
| Layoff | 1 | 67 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Industries | Huntsville | 121 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Selma | 71 | Closure | |
| Frisco Manufacturing | Frisco City | 67 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Martin Industries at its Huntsville facility, reporting 121 affected workers. Kmart followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.