Alabama Layoffs — April 2007
Employers in Alabama submitted 5 WARN Act notices in April 2007, putting at risk an estimated 632 workers — down from March. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 232 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 106 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 232 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 2 | 328 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 283 |
| Cleburne | 1 | 21 |
Talladega bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 328 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2 | 283 |
| Sylacauga | 1 | 243 |
| Talladega | 1 | 85 |
| Heflin | 1 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 632 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koch Foods Of Alabama-Sylacauga | Sylacauga | 243 | Closure | |
| Aramark Management Services, Ltd. Partnership | Birmingham | 232 | Closure | |
| Wehadkee Yarn Mills | Talladega | 85 | Closure | |
| T&Wa Of Birmingham | Birmingham | 51 | Closure | |
| Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Heflin) | Heflin | 21 | Closure |
Topping the list was Koch Foods Of Alabama-Sylacauga at its Sylacauga facility, reporting 243 affected workers. Aramark Management Services, Ltd. Partnership followed with 232 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.