Alabama Layoffs — January 2006
Employers in Alabama submitted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2006, putting at risk an estimated 671 workers — down from December and up 11% versus January 2005. The average filing covered 168 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 87 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 87 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| De Kalb | 2 | 324 |
| Mobile | 1 | 260 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 87 |
De Kalb was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 324 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | 2 | 324 |
| Mobile | 1 | 260 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 347 |
| Layoff | 2 | 324 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonite International | Mobile | 260 | Closure | |
| Desoto Mills (Russell Corporation) | Fort Payne | 220 | Layoff | |
| Desoto Mills (Russell Corporation) | Fort Payne | 104 | Layoff | |
| Mcrae'S | Birmingham | 87 | Closure |
Topping the list was Masonite International at its Mobile facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Desoto Mills (Russell Corporation) followed with 220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.