Alabama Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in Alabama recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2008, covering approximately 457 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 67% versus May 2007. The average filing covered 228 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 457 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 457 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 418 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 39 |
Jackson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 418 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | 1 | 418 |
| Bessemer | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 418 |
| Layoff | 1 | 39 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Industries | Stevenson | 418 | Closure | |
| Boral Bricks | Bessemer | 39 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Shaw Industries at its Stevenson facility, reporting 418 affected workers. Boral Bricks followed with 39 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.