Alabama Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Alabama recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2005, covering approximately 463 workers — marking a sharp increase from October and down 77% versus November 2004. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 285 |
| Transportation | 1 | 124 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 285 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 1 | 285 |
| Baldwin | 1 | 124 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 54 |
Chambers bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 285 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Valley | 1 | 285 |
| Bay Minette | 1 | 124 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 285 |
| Layoff | 2 | 178 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpoint Home, Inc.. (Fairview Plant) | Valley | 285 | Closure | |
| Citation-Southern Aluminum | Bay Minette | 124 | Layoff | |
| Accenture | Birmingham | 54 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Westpoint Home, Inc.. (Fairview Plant) at its Valley facility, reporting 285 affected workers. Citation-Southern Aluminum followed with 124 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.