Alabama Layoffs — September 2008
Employers in Alabama posted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2008, affecting an estimated 641 workers and down 35% versus September 2007. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 213 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 213 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1 | 213 |
| Geneva | 1 | 194 |
| Madison | 1 | 158 |
Dallas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 213 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Selma | 1 | 213 |
| Geneva | 1 | 194 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 158 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 641 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadis USA, Inc.. (Selma Cigar Factory) | Selma | 213 | Closure | |
| Bae Systems (Second Chance Body Armor) | Geneva | 194 | Closure | |
| Bill Heard Chevrolet | Huntsville | 158 | Closure | |
| Wachovia | 76 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Altadis USA, Inc.. (Selma Cigar Factory) at its Selma facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Bae Systems (Second Chance Body Armor) followed with 194 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.