Alabama Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Alabama posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2018, affecting an estimated 435 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September. The average filing covered 145 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 271 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 84 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 271 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 271 |
| Dallas | 1 | 84 |
| Dale | 1 | 80 |
Tuscaloosa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 271 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vance | 1 | 271 |
| Selma | 1 | 84 |
| Ozark | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 435 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgers USA | Vance | 271 | Closure | |
| Globe Metallurgical | Selma | 84 | Closure | |
| Jeld Wen Windows And Doors | Ozark | 80 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Borgers USA at its Vance facility, reporting 271 affected workers. Globe Metallurgical followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.