Alabama Layoffs — October 2002
Employers in Alabama filed 3 WARN Act notices in October 2002, impacting roughly 354 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 69% versus October 2001. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 124 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 124 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 140 |
| Madison | 1 | 124 |
| Mobile | 1 | 90 |
Jackson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 140 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro | 1 | 140 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 124 |
| Theodore | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 354 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardco Holdings | Scottsboro | 140 | Closure | |
| Sanmina-Sci Corporation (Plant 5) | Huntsville | 124 | Closure | |
| Mundy Maintenance And Services | Theodore | 90 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Ardco Holdings at its Scottsboro facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Sanmina-Sci Corporation (Plant 5) followed with 124 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.