Alabama Layoffs — April 2010
Employers in Alabama reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2010, displacing an estimated 144 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 77% versus April 2009. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Alabama this month. A total of 144 workers were affected across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 117 |
| De Kalb | 1 | 27 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 117 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 117 |
| Fort Payne | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 144 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcwane Cast Iron Pipe | Birmingham | 117 | Closure | |
| Repak South/Pmdc South/Gildan | Fort Payne | 27 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Mcwane Cast Iron Pipe at its Birmingham facility, reporting 117 affected workers. Repak South/Pmdc South/Gildan followed with 27 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels.
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.