Alabama Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Alabama filed 4 WARN Act notices in February 2007, impacting roughly 494 workers — representing a notable rise over January and up 189% versus February 2006. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 175 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 99 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 175 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Admin & Support Services reported 99 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 175 |
| Marengo | 1 | 150 |
| Dale | 1 | 70 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 175 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove | 1 | 175 |
| Demopolis | 1 | 150 |
| Daleville | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 494 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr | Pleasant Grove | 175 | Closure | |
| Southern Pride Catfish | Demopolis | 150 | Closure | |
| Alutiiq-Wackenhut Security Services | 99 | Closure | ||
| Penda Daleville (Tri-Glas Industries) | Daleville | 70 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Pleasant Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr at its Pleasant Grove facility, reporting 175 affected workers. Southern Pride Catfish followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Alabama labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.