Alabama Layoffs — July 2000
Employers in Alabama recorded 3 WARN Act notices in July 2000, covering approximately 555 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and up 18% versus July 1999. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 336 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 336 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 336 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 154 |
| Morgan | 1 | 65 |
Jackson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 336 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro | 1 | 336 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 154 |
| Decatur | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 555 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcquay International | Scottsboro | 336 | Closure | |
| Uniprise | Birmingham | 154 | Closure | |
| Rust Constructors | Decatur | 65 | Closure |
Leading the list was Mcquay International at its Scottsboro facility, reporting 336 affected workers. Uniprise followed with 154 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Alabama labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.