Alabama Layoffs — March 2003
Employers in Alabama recorded 2 WARN Act notices in March 2003, covering approximately 188 workers — marking a decline from February and down 75% versus March 2002. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 114 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 74 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 114 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 1 | 114 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 74 |
Talladega felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 114 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Air | 1 | 114 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 188 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Mills | Bon Air | 114 | Closure | |
| Ovations (A Unitedhealth Group Company) | Birmingham | 74 | Closure |
Leading the list was Avondale Mills at its Bon Air facility, reporting 114 affected workers. Ovations (A Unitedhealth Group Company) followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.