Alabama Layoffs — June 2011
Employers in Alabama posted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2011, affecting an estimated 293 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 22% versus June 2010. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 293 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 293 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 1 | 146 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 77 |
| Clarke | 1 | 70 |
Chambers bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lanett | 1 | 146 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 77 |
| Grove Hill | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 293 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knauf Insulation | Lanett | 146 | Closure | |
| Rocktenn (Formerly Smurfit Stone) | Birmingham | 77 | Closure | |
| Ac Fabricated Products-Grove Hill | Grove Hill | 70 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Knauf Insulation at its Lanett facility, reporting 146 affected workers. Rocktenn (Formerly Smurfit Stone) followed with 77 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.