Alabama Layoffs — December 2001
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in December 2001, displacing an estimated 512 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 15% versus December 2000. The average filing covered 171 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 162 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 162 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 1 | 350 |
| Washington | 1 | 91 |
| Madison | 1 | 71 |
Baldwin absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 350 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Foley | 1 | 350 |
| Chatom | 1 | 91 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 512 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Aerostructures Group | Foley | 350 | Closure | |
| Cam | Chatom | 91 | Closure | |
| Nokia Broadband Access | Huntsville | 71 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Goodrich Aerostructures Group at its Foley facility, reporting 350 affected workers. Cam followed with 91 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.