Alabama Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2011, affecting an estimated 345 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 27% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 181 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 164 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 181 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 164 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 181 |
| Madison | 1 | 164 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 181 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 181 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 164 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 181 |
| Layoff | 1 | 164 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Southern Railroad | Fairfield | 181 | Closure | |
| Boeing | Huntsville | 164 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Birmingham Southern Railroad at its Fairfield facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Boeing followed with 164 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.