Alabama Layoffs — June 2010
Employers in Alabama filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2010, impacting roughly 240 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 50% versus June 2009. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 124 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 124 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 124 |
Madison bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 124 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 124 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 124 |
| Closure | 1 | 116 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion Technologies | Huntsville | 124 | Layoff | |
| Dairy Fresh | 116 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Bastion Technologies at its Huntsville facility, reporting 124 affected workers. Dairy Fresh followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.