Alabama Layoffs — April 2007
Employers in Alabama reported 5 WARN Act notices in April 2007, displacing an estimated 632 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 21 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 21 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 2 | 328 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 283 |
| Cleburne | 1 | 21 |
Talladega bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 328 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2 | 283 |
| Sylacauga | 1 | 243 |
| Talladega | 1 | 85 |
| Heflin | 1 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 632 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koch Foods Of Alabama-Sylacauga | Sylacauga | 243 | Closure | |
| Aramark Management Services, Ltd. Partnership | Birmingham | 232 | Closure | |
| Wehadkee Yarn Mills | Talladega | 85 | Closure | |
| T&Wa Of Birmingham | Birmingham | 51 | Closure | |
| Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Heflin) | Heflin | 21 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Koch Foods Of Alabama-Sylacauga at its Sylacauga facility, reporting 243 affected workers. Aramark Management Services, Ltd. Partnership followed with 232 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.