Alabama Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Alabama filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2019, impacting roughly 98 workers — representing a pullback from April and down 65% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 98 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 98 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1 | 98 |
Butler saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 98 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyson Safety Systems | Greenville | 98 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Joyson Safety Systems at its Greenville facility, reporting 98 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.