Alabama Layoffs — March 2019
Employers in Alabama submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2019, putting at risk an estimated 333 workers and down 2% versus March 2018. The average filing covered 166 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 152 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 152 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 181 |
| Shelby | 1 | 152 |
Jefferson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 181 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 181 |
| Alabaster | 1 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 181 |
| Closure | 1 | 152 |
Closures accounted for 46% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Sustainability Solutions | Birmingham | 181 | Layoff | |
| Jesse Creek Mining | Alabaster | 152 | Closure |
Topping the list was Stryker Sustainability Solutions at its Birmingham facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Jesse Creek Mining followed with 152 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.