Alabama Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in Alabama reported 2 WARN Act notices in November 2009, displacing an estimated 543 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 33% versus November 2008. The average filing covered 272 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 320 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 223 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 320 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 223 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke | 1 | 320 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 223 |
Clarke bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 320 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 320 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 223 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 320 |
| Layoff | 1 | 223 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Era Cap | Jackson | 320 | Closure | |
| Bb&T | Montgomery | 223 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from New Era Cap at its Jackson facility, reporting 320 affected workers. Bb&T followed with 223 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.