Alabama Layoffs — February 1999
Employers in Alabama filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 1999, impacting roughly 259 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 42% versus February 1998. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 67 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 71 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 121 |
| Dallas | 1 | 71 |
| Monroe | 1 | 67 |
Madison bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 121 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 121 |
| Selma | 1 | 71 |
| Frisco City | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 192 |
| Layoff | 1 | 67 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Industries | Huntsville | 121 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Selma | 71 | Closure | |
| Frisco Manufacturing | Frisco City | 67 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Martin Industries at its Huntsville facility, reporting 121 affected workers. Kmart followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.