Alabama Layoffs — April 2004
Employers in Alabama reported 4 WARN Act notices in April 2004, displacing an estimated 631 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and up 37% versus April 2003. The average filing covered 158 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 341 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 341 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 341 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 182 |
| Limestone | 1 | 63 |
| Randolph | 1 | 45 |
Montgomery bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 341 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 341 |
| Anniston | 1 | 182 |
| Athens | 1 | 63 |
| Roanoke | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 631 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Financial Corp.., Mortgage Dept | Montgomery | 341 | Closure | |
| Designer Checks | Anniston | 182 | Closure | |
| Monessen Hearth Systems | Athens | 63 | Closure | |
| Wehadkee Yarn Mills-Rock Mills Division | Roanoke | 45 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Regions Financial Corp.., Mortgage Dept at its Montgomery facility, reporting 341 affected workers. Designer Checks followed with 182 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.