Alabama Layoffs — October 2003
Employers in Alabama submitted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2003, putting at risk an estimated 1,210 workers — down 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1,160 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,160 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 1,160 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 50 |
Madison saw the most concentrated activity, 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 |
Topping 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
These figures highlight 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.