Alabama Layoffs — January 2006
Employers in Alabama reported 4 WARN Act notices in January 2006, displacing an estimated 671 workers — signaling a deceleration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 260 |
| Retail | 1 | 87 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 260 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 87 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| De Kalb | 2 | 324 |
| Mobile | 1 | 260 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 87 |
De Kalb absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
The most significant filing came from Masonite International at its Mobile facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Desoto Mills (Russell Corporation) followed with 220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.