Alabama Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Alabama reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2018, displacing an estimated 340 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 195 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 145 |
The Wholesale Trade sector topped the list of affected industries with 195 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 145 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 195 |
| Mobile | 1 | 80 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 65 |
Montgomery saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 195 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 195 |
| Mobile | 1 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 275 |
| Layoff | 1 | 65 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&S Wholesale Services | Montgomery | 195 | Closure | |
| Bae Systems | Mobile | 80 | Closure | |
| Federal Mogul | Jacksonville | 65 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from C&S Wholesale Services at its Montgomery facility, reporting 195 affected workers. Bae Systems followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Alabama's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.