Alabama Layoffs — April 2003
Employers in Alabama recorded 3 WARN Act notices in April 2003, covering approximately 462 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 24% versus April 2002. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 80 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 1 | 242 |
| Madison | 1 | 140 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 80 |
Lauderdale bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 242 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 1 | 242 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 140 |
| Anniston | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 462 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Fabrics | Florence | 242 | Closure | |
| Meadow Gold Dairies | Huntsville | 140 | Closure | |
| United States Pipe & Foundry | Anniston | 80 | Closure |
Leading the list was Lexington Fabrics at its Florence facility, reporting 242 affected workers. Meadow Gold Dairies followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.