Alabama Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in September 2009, displacing an estimated 376 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 41% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 200 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 176 |
The Construction sector topped the list of affected industries with 200 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 176 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 1 | 200 |
| Marshall | 1 | 86 |
Shelby bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 1 | 200 |
| Albertville | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 286 |
| Layoff | 1 | 90 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore-Handley | Pelham | 200 | Closure | |
| Abitibi Bowater Inc.., Coosa Pines Operations | 90 | Layoff | ||
| Abitibibowater | Albertville | 86 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Moore-Handley at its Pelham facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Abitibi Bowater Inc.., Coosa Pines Operations followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.