Alabama Layoffs — April 2000
Employers in Alabama submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2000, putting at risk an estimated 438 workers — down from March and down 47% versus April 1999. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 184 |
| Construction | 1 | 134 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 120 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 184 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Construction reported 134 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Winston | 1 | 134 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 120 |
| Covington | 1 | 93 |
| Butler | 1 | 91 |
Winston felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 134 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arley | 1 | 134 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 120 |
| Andalusia | 1 | 93 |
| Greenville | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 438 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc Industries | Arley | 134 | Closure | |
| Comdata | Birmingham | 120 | Closure | |
| Shorewood Packaging | Andalusia | 93 | Closure | |
| Boss Manufacturing | Greenville | 91 | Closure |
Topping the list was Nc Industries at its Arley facility, reporting 134 affected workers. Comdata followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.