Alabama Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Alabama recorded 1 WARN Act notices in June 2018, covering approximately 445 workers — marking a sharp increase from May and up 182% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 445 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 445 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 445 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | 1 | 445 |
Lee was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 445 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1 | 445 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 445 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterbrand Cabinets | Auburn | 445 | Closure |
Leading the list was Masterbrand Cabinets at its Auburn facility, reporting 445 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Alabama labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.