Alabama Layoffs — April 2001
Employers in Alabama recorded 4 WARN Act notices in April 2001, covering approximately 694 workers — marking a decline from March and up 58% versus April 2000. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Alabama this month. A total of 694 workers were affected across 4 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 2 | 499 |
| Barbour | 1 | 132 |
| Limestone | 1 | 63 |
Mobile saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 499 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Axis | 1 | 324 |
| Mobile | 1 | 175 |
| Eufaula | 1 | 132 |
| Elkmont | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 694 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acordis Cellulosic Fibers | Axis | 324 | Closure | |
| Actel Communications | Mobile | 175 | Closure | |
| Tns Mills | Eufaula | 132 | Closure | |
| International Wire | Elkmont | 63 | Closure |
Leading the list was Acordis Cellulosic Fibers at its Axis facility, reporting 324 affected workers. Actel Communications followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons.
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.