Alabama Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Alabama reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2007, displacing an estimated 494 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and up 189% versus February 2006. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 175 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 99 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 175 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Admin & Support Services reported 99 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 175 |
| Marengo | 1 | 150 |
| Dale | 1 | 70 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 175 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove | 1 | 175 |
| Demopolis | 1 | 150 |
| Daleville | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 494 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr | Pleasant Grove | 175 | Closure | |
| Southern Pride Catfish | Demopolis | 150 | Closure | |
| Alutiiq-Wackenhut Security Services | 99 | Closure | ||
| Penda Daleville (Tri-Glas Industries) | Daleville | 70 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Pleasant Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr at its Pleasant Grove facility, reporting 175 affected workers. Southern Pride Catfish followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Alabama labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.