Alabama Layoffs — March 2004
Employers in Alabama logged 3 WARN Act notices in March 2004, involving roughly 882 workers — falling below February and up 369% versus March 2003. The average filing covered 294 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 700 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 700 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cullman | 1 | 700 |
| Etowah | 1 | 118 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 64 |
Cullman absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 700 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cullman | 1 | 700 |
| Gadsden | 1 | 118 |
| Anniston | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 700 |
| Layoff | 2 | 182 |
The high proportion of closures (79% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Healthcare | Cullman | 700 | Closure | |
| Delphi Packard | Gadsden | 118 | Layoff | |
| M&H Valve | Anniston | 64 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at USA Healthcare at its Cullman facility, reporting 700 affected workers. Delphi Packard followed with 118 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.