Alabama Layoffs — July 2003
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in July 2003, displacing an estimated 566 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 24% versus July 2002. The average filing covered 189 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 566 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 566 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 265 |
| Lee | 1 | 216 |
| Autauga | 1 | 85 |
Jackson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 265 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro | 1 | 265 |
| Phenix City | 1 | 216 |
| Prattville | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 566 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillowtex | Scottsboro | 265 | Closure | |
| Pillowtex | Phenix City | 216 | Closure | |
| Bemis | Prattville | 85 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Pillowtex at its Scottsboro facility, reporting 265 affected workers. Pillowtex followed with 216 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.