Alabama Layoffs — May 2010
Employers in Alabama posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2010, affecting an estimated 129 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 95% versus May 2009. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 65 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 65 |
| Madison | 1 | 64 |
Houston felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan | 1 | 65 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 129 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ge Dothan Motor Plant | Dothan | 65 | Closure | |
| Sirsidynix | Huntsville | 64 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Ge Dothan Motor Plant at its Dothan facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Sirsidynix followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.