Alabama Layoffs — February 2006
Employers in Alabama posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2006, affecting an estimated 171 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 77% versus February 2005. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 111 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 111 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 61 |
| Dallas | 1 | 60 |
| Choctaw | 1 | 50 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 61 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover | 1 | 61 |
| Selma | 1 | 60 |
| Silas | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 171 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Foods | Hoover | 61 | Closure | |
| Globe Metallurgical | Selma | 60 | Closure | |
| Ac Fabricated Products | Silas | 50 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Kraft Foods at its Hoover facility, reporting 61 affected workers. Globe Metallurgical followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.