Alabama Layoffs — March 2011
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2011, affecting an estimated 911 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and up 338% versus March 2010. The average filing covered 456 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 840 |
| Retail | 1 | 71 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 840 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 71 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 1 | 840 |
| Morgan | 1 | 71 |
Calhoun saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 840 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston | 1 | 840 |
| Decatur | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 911 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urs (Westinghouse) | Anniston | 840 | Closure | |
| Dillard'S | Decatur | 71 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Urs (Westinghouse) at its Anniston facility, reporting 840 affected workers. Dillard'S followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.