Alabama Layoffs — July 2003
Employers in Alabama posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2003, affecting an estimated 566 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 24% versus July 2002. The average filing covered 189 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 566 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 566 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 265 |
| Lee | 1 | 216 |
| Autauga | 1 | 85 |
Jackson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 265 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro | 1 | 265 |
| Phenix City | 1 | 216 |
| Prattville | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 566 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillowtex | Scottsboro | 265 | Closure | |
| Pillowtex | Phenix City | 216 | Closure | |
| Bemis | Prattville | 85 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Pillowtex at its Scottsboro facility, reporting 265 affected workers. Pillowtex followed with 216 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.