Alabama Layoffs — January 2004
Employers in Alabama posted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2004, affecting an estimated 741 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 4% versus January 2003. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 300 |
| Construction | 1 | 226 |
| Transportation | 1 | 140 |
| Retail | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 300 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Construction reported 226 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah | 2 | 366 |
| Chambers | 1 | 300 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 75 |
Etowah was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 366 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Valley | 1 | 300 |
| Attalla | 1 | 226 |
| Gadsden | 1 | 140 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 741 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpoint Stevens (Fairfax Greige Plant) | Valley | 300 | Closure | |
| Aaa Plumbing Pottery | Attalla | 226 | Closure | |
| Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center | Gadsden | 140 | Closure | |
| Rich’S-Macy’S Century Plaza Store | Birmingham | 75 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Westpoint Stevens (Fairfax Greige Plant) at its Valley facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Aaa Plumbing Pottery followed with 226 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.