Alabama Layoffs — March 2008
Employers in Alabama reported 6 WARN Act notices in March 2008, displacing an estimated 1,295 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and up 13% versus March 2007. The average filing covered 216 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 498 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 473 |
| Government | 1 | 194 |
| Retail | 1 | 130 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 498 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 473 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 1 | 380 |
| Chambers | 1 | 315 |
| Limestone | 1 | 194 |
| Madison | 1 | 183 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 130 |
Talladega was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 380 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 1 | 380 |
| Valley | 1 | 315 |
| Athens | 1 | 194 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 183 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 1,295 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Pacific Wood Products-Talladega | Talladega | 380 | Closure | |
| Westpoint Home, Inc.. Fairfax Distribution Center | Valley | 315 | Closure | |
| Pinkerton Government Services | Athens | 194 | Closure | |
| Delta Air Lines | Huntsville | 183 | Closure | |
| Dillard'S | Tuscaloosa | 130 | Closure | |
| Performance Fibers | Winfield | 93 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Georgia Pacific Wood Products-Talladega at its Talladega facility, reporting 380 affected workers. Westpoint Home, Inc.. Fairfax Distribution Center followed with 315 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Alabama labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.