Alabama Layoffs — April 2003
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2003, displacing an estimated 462 workers — signaling an acceleration from March and down 24% versus April 2002. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 220 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 220 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 1 | 242 |
| Madison | 1 | 140 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 80 |
Lauderdale felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 242 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 1 | 242 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 140 |
| Anniston | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 462 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Fabrics | Florence | 242 | Closure | |
| Meadow Gold Dairies | Huntsville | 140 | Closure | |
| United States Pipe & Foundry | Anniston | 80 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Lexington Fabrics at its Florence facility, reporting 242 affected workers. Meadow Gold Dairies followed with 140 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.