Alabama Layoffs — June 2021
Employers in Alabama reported 2 WARN Act notices in June 2021, displacing an estimated 109 workers and down 41% versus June 2020. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 109 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 109 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 1 | 62 |
| Tuscaloosa | 1 | 47 |
Morgan bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 62 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 1 | 62 |
| Northport | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 62 |
| Closure | 1 | 47 |
Closures accounted for 43% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Packaging | Decatur | 62 | Layoff | |
| Eberspaecher | Northport | 47 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from National Packaging at its Decatur facility, reporting 62 affected workers. Eberspaecher followed with 47 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.