Alabama Layoffs — May 2000
Employers in Alabama reported 5 WARN Act notices in May 2000, displacing an estimated 786 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 54% versus May 1999. The average filing covered 157 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 612 |
| Transportation | 1 | 57 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 612 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 57 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 1 | 295 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 226 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 117 |
| Bullock | 1 | 91 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 57 |
Marshall saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 295 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Albertville | 1 | 295 |
| Eastaboga | 1 | 226 |
| Bessemer | 1 | 117 |
| Union Springs | 1 | 91 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 669 |
| Layoff | 1 | 117 |
The high proportion of closures (85% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Shirt | Albertville | 295 | Closure | |
| Redman Homes | Eastaboga | 226 | Closure | |
| Griffin Wheel | Bessemer | 117 | Layoff | |
| Beaulieu Of America | Union Springs | 91 | Closure | |
| Laidlaw Transit | Tuscaloosa | 57 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Arrow Shirt at its Albertville facility, reporting 295 affected workers. Redman Homes followed with 226 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.