Alabama Layoffs — October 2005
Employers in Alabama submitted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2005, putting at risk an estimated 176 workers — down from September and down 56% versus October 2004. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 106 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 106 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 1 | 106 |
| Shelby | 1 | 70 |
Morgan bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 1 | 106 |
| Pelham | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 176 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargill | Decatur | 106 | Closure | |
| Healthsouth | Pelham | 70 | Closure |
Topping the list was Cargill at its Decatur facility, reporting 106 affected workers. Healthsouth followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.