Alabama Layoffs — December 2004
Employers in Alabama reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2004, displacing an estimated 183 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 29% versus December 2003. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 3 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 3 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah | 1 | 180 |
| Morgan | 1 | 3 |
Etowah absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boaz | 1 | 180 |
| Decatur | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 183 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Homes Of Boaz (Chandeleur Homes) | Boaz | 180 | Closure | |
| The Bridge | Decatur | 3 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Champion Homes Of Boaz (Chandeleur Homes) at its Boaz facility, reporting 180 affected workers. The Bridge followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.