Alabama Layoffs — October 2003
Employers in Alabama recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2003, covering approximately 1,210 workers — marking a decline from September and up 242% versus October 2002. The average filing covered 605 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 50 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 1,160 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 50 |
Madison absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 96% of all affected workers with 1,160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 1,160 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 1,210 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Dunlop Tire | Huntsville | 1,160 | Closure | |
| Tenet Patient Financial Services-Brookwood Medical | Birmingham | 50 | Closure |
Leading the list was Goodyear Dunlop Tire at its Huntsville facility, reporting 1,160 affected workers. Tenet Patient Financial Services-Brookwood Medical followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.