Alabama Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Alabama filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, impacting roughly 280 workers — representing a notable rise over April. The average filing covered 140 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 280 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 280 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 1 | 207 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 73 |
Calhoun bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 207 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 1 | 207 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 280 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rmc - Jacksonville | Jacksonville | 207 | Closure | |
| Rexam Beverage Can | Birmingham | 73 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Rmc - Jacksonville at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 207 affected workers. Rexam Beverage Can followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Alabama labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.