Alabama Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Alabama filed 3 WARN Act notices in September 2009, impacting roughly 376 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 41% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 200 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 176 |
The Construction sector led the way in workforce reductions with 200 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 176 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 1 | 200 |
| Marshall | 1 | 86 |
Shelby felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 1 | 200 |
| Albertville | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 286 |
| Layoff | 1 | 90 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore-Handley | Pelham | 200 | Closure | |
| Abitibi Bowater Inc.., Coosa Pines Operations | 90 | Layoff | ||
| Abitibibowater | Albertville | 86 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Moore-Handley at its Pelham facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Abitibi Bowater Inc.., Coosa Pines Operations followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.