Alabama Layoffs — April 2001
Employers in Alabama submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2001, putting at risk an estimated 694 workers — down from March and up 58% versus April 2000. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 324 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 175 |
| Other | 1 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 324 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 175 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 2 | 499 |
| Barbour | 1 | 132 |
| Limestone | 1 | 63 |
Mobile bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
Topping the list was Acordis Cellulosic Fibers at its Axis facility, reporting 324 affected workers. Actel Communications followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.