Alabama Layoffs — June 2006
Employers in Alabama recorded 4 WARN Act notices in June 2006, covering approximately 675 workers — marking a decline from May and up 46% versus June 2005. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 428 |
| Transportation | 1 | 150 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 97 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 428 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2 | 363 |
| Etowah | 1 | 215 |
Montgomery bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 363 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2 | 363 |
| Boaz | 1 | 215 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 578 |
| Layoff | 1 | 97 |
The high proportion of closures (86% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor Homes | Boaz | 215 | Closure | |
| Johnson Controls | Montgomery | 213 | Closure | |
| Delta Airlines | Montgomery | 150 | Closure | |
| Northrop Grumman | 97 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Palm Harbor Homes at its Boaz facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Johnson Controls followed with 213 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.