Alabama Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Alabama submitted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2005, putting at risk an estimated 463 workers — up substantially 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 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 285 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 1 | 285 |
| Baldwin | 1 | 124 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 54 |
Chambers was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping 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.
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.