Alabama Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Alabama posted 4 WARN Act notices in August 2020, affecting an estimated 627 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 771% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 157 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 370 |
| Transportation | 1 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 370 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2 | 406 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 136 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 85 |
Madison felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 406 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 2 | 406 |
| Oxford | 1 | 136 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 370 |
| Layoff | 2 | 257 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington | Huntsville | 234 | Closure | |
| US Space and Rocket Center | Huntsville | 172 | Layoff | |
| Honeywell Aerospace | Oxford | 136 | Closure | |
| Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport | Birmingham | 85 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Remington at its Huntsville facility, reporting 234 affected workers. US Space and Rocket Center followed with 172 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.