Alabama Layoffs — August 2002
Employers in Alabama recorded 5 WARN Act notices in August 2002, covering approximately 663 workers — marking a decline from July and up 6% versus August 2001. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 200 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 125 |
| Education | 1 | 58 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 200 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| De Kalb | 1 | 200 |
| Cleburne | 1 | 147 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 133 |
| Pike | 1 | 125 |
| Clay | 1 | 58 |
De Kalb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | 1 | 200 |
| Heflin | 1 | 147 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 133 |
| Troy | 1 | 125 |
| Lineville | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 480 |
| Closure | 2 | 183 |
Closures accounted for 28% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Westinghouse | Fort Payne | 200 | Layoff | |
| Crowntuft | Heflin | 147 | Layoff | |
| Trillium Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa | 133 | Layoff | |
| Ansell Healthcare Products | Troy | 125 | Closure | |
| School Specialty | Lineville | 58 | Closure |
Leading the list was Siemens Westinghouse at its Fort Payne facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Crowntuft followed with 147 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.