Alabama Layoffs — November 2007
Employers in Alabama recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2007, covering approximately 745 workers — marking a decline from October and roughly flat versus November 2006. The average filing covered 248 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 549 |
| Construction | 1 | 196 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 549 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Construction reported 196 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 1 | 464 |
| Marion | 1 | 196 |
| Autauga | 1 | 85 |
Morgan absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 464 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 1 | 464 |
| Guin | 1 | 196 |
| Prattville | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 660 |
| Layoff | 1 | 85 |
The high proportion of closures (89% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Tube | Decatur | 464 | Closure | |
| Champion Home Builders (Gateway Homes) | Guin | 196 | Closure | |
| Haldex Brake Products | Prattville | 85 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Wolverine Tube at its Decatur facility, reporting 464 affected workers. Champion Home Builders (Gateway Homes) followed with 196 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.