Alabama Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Alabama recorded 2 WARN Act notices in December 2011, covering approximately 345 workers — marking a decline from November and up 27% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 164 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 164 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 181 |
| Madison | 1 | 164 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 181 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 181 |
| Huntsville | 1 | 164 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 181 |
| Layoff | 1 | 164 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Southern Railroad | Fairfield | 181 | Closure | |
| Boeing | Huntsville | 164 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Birmingham Southern Railroad at its Fairfield facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Boeing followed with 164 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.