Alabama Layoffs — July 2007
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in July 2007, displacing an estimated 534 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 65% versus July 2006. The average filing covered 178 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 534 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 534 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 1 | 300 |
| Barbour | 1 | 125 |
| Fayette | 1 | 109 |
Chambers absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Valley | 1 | 300 |
| Eufaula | 1 | 125 |
| Fayette | 1 | 109 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 534 |
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-Lanier Plant | Valley | 300 | Closure | |
| Wellstone Mills-Plant 1 | Eufaula | 125 | Closure | |
| Delta Apparel | Fayette | 109 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Westpoint Home-Lanier Plant at its Valley facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Wellstone Mills-Plant 1 followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.