Alabama Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in July 2018, displacing an estimated 268 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 68% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 151 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 117 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 151 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 117 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 151 |
| Coffee | 1 | 70 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 47 |
Madison was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 151 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 151 |
| Enterprise | 1 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 151 |
| Layoff | 2 | 117 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Wireless | Huntsville | 151 | Closure | |
| Standard Textile | Enterprise | 70 | Layoff | |
| Federal Mogul | Jacksonville | 47 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Verizon Wireless at its Huntsville facility, reporting 151 affected workers. Standard Textile followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.