Alabama Layoffs — March 2002
Employers in Alabama reported 9 WARN Act notices in March 2002, displacing an estimated 764 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 59% versus March 2001. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 9 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 6 | 470 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 62 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 55 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 470 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 4 | 427 |
| Madison | 2 | 132 |
| Dale | 1 | 80 |
| Shelby | 1 | 70 |
| Morgan | 1 | 55 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 427 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 3 | 337 |
| Huntsville | 2 | 132 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 90 |
| Ozark | 1 | 80 |
| Pelham | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 9 | 764 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srm Aggregates | Birmingham | 177 | Closure | |
| Kmart Corporation-Store 3930 | Fairfield | 90 | Closure | |
| Kmart Corporation-Store 3356 | Birmingham | 80 | Closure | |
| Kmart Corporation-Store 3528 | Birmingham | 80 | Closure | |
| Kmart Corporation-Store 4836 | Ozark | 80 | Closure | |
| Kmart Corporation-Store 3849 | Huntsville | 70 | Closure | |
| Kmart Corporation-Store 7336 | Pelham | 70 | Closure | |
| Getronics | Huntsville | 62 | Closure | |
| Bellsouth | Decatur | 55 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Srm Aggregates at its Birmingham facility, reporting 177 affected workers. Kmart Corporation-Store 3930 followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.