Alabama Layoffs — May 2007
Employers in Alabama filed 6 WARN Act notices in May 2007, impacting roughly 1,376 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 23% versus May 2006. The average filing covered 229 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 730 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 573 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 730 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 573 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Henry | 1 | 700 |
| Lee | 2 | 363 |
| Monroe | 1 | 210 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 73 |
| Chambers | 1 | 30 |
Henry saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 700 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 1 | 700 |
| Opelika | 2 | 363 |
| Monroeville | 1 | 210 |
| Anniston | 1 | 73 |
| Valley | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 1,376 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpoint Home-Abbeville | Abbeville | 700 | Closure | |
| Westpoint Home-Opelika Finishing Plant | Opelika | 350 | Closure | |
| Vanity Fair Brands | Monroeville | 210 | Closure | |
| Sentinel Consumer Products | Anniston | 73 | Closure | |
| Westpoint Home-Fairfax Mill | Valley | 30 | Closure | |
| Westpoint Home-Grifftex Chemical Plant | Opelika | 13 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Westpoint Home-Abbeville at its Abbeville facility, reporting 700 affected workers. Westpoint Home-Opelika Finishing Plant followed with 350 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.