Alabama Layoffs — March 2005
Employers in Alabama submitted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2005, putting at risk an estimated 556 workers — down from February and down 37% versus March 2004. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 111 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 111 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 365 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 191 |
Montgomery absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 365 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 365 |
| Birmingham | 2 | 191 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 556 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conagra Foods | Montgomery | 365 | Closure | |
| Healthsouth | Birmingham | 111 | Closure | |
| Del Monte Foods | Birmingham | 80 | Closure |
Topping the list was Conagra Foods at its Montgomery facility, reporting 365 affected workers. Healthsouth followed with 111 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.