Alabama Layoffs — March 2014
Employers in Alabama filed 2 WARN Act notices in March 2014, impacting roughly 381 workers and down 59% versus March 2013. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 220 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 161 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 220 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 161 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 220 |
| Limestone | 1 | 161 |
Madison felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 220 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 220 |
| Madison | 1 | 161 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 381 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navistar Diesel Of Al | Huntsville | 220 | Layoff | |
| Tyonek Services Group | Madison | 161 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Navistar Diesel Of Al at its Huntsville facility, reporting 220 affected workers. Tyonek Services Group followed with 161 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 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.