#alabama

CBS 42 is conducting layoffs. Photojournalists are among the affected staff. Seven other employees will also be laid off. These staff reductions are effective June 1. The article provides no further specific details.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/05/18/cbs-42-plans-layoffs.html

Tiffin Motorhomes closed its Winfield, Alabama plant on May 12. This action resulted in 139 employee layoffs. Closure plans were announced through a notice in February. The facility ceased operations as part of a business consolidation. This consolidates production at their Red Bay campus.

Winfield, Alabama

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/05/15/tiffin-motorhomes-closes-alabama-plant-lays-off-139/88737076007/

Topgolf has laid off hundreds of employees nationwide. These cuts occurred months after a private equity firm acquired the company. New CEO David McKillips initiated leadership changes. Roles in sales, hospitality, operations, and events were impacted. Alabama locations were among those affected by the job reductions.

https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/topgolf-has-laid-off-hundreds-of-employees-including-some-in-alabama.html

A production facility in Cullman, Alabama, has ceased all activity. This plant was involved in making mattresses. Its closure resulted in a significant number of job losses. More than one hundred individuals were impacted. The entire site is now permanently shut.

Cullman, Alabama

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2026/05/04/serta-simmons-closes-alabama-plant-101-laid-off/89898232007/

A local plant announced significant layoffs. The company is BASF. Half of its workforce will be laid off. This represents about half of the town's population. The layoffs will have community impacts.

Bay Minette, Alabama

https://www.wkrg.com/video/community-impacts-on-basf-production-layoffs/11754866/

LineQuest LLC is planning a workforce reduction. This will affect 113 employees in Pelham, Alabama. Layoffs are expected to begin on August 1, 2026. The company filed a notice with the Workforce Alabama WARN List. Workforce Alabama offers support services to affected workers.

Pelham, Alabama

https://abc3340.com/news/local/workforce-alabama-warn-list-pelham-linequest-llc-april-2026-layoffs-jobs

Swedish Match Cigars Inc. will close its Dothan, Alabama facility. This decision will result in 54 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice on April 1. Operations will cease and layoffs will take effect on May 31. The closure aims to focus on smoke-free product offerings.

Dothan, Alabama

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/04/21/al-cigar-factory-to-close-lay-off-54-employees/89603962007/

Serta Mattress plans to conduct layoffs. These layoffs will affect 100 individuals. The Birmingham Business Journal published this information. Job numbers in the affected area were strong in February.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/04/17/alabama-manufacturer-laying-off-100.html

Central Alabama Water laid off 135 employees on March 13th. These former workers claim they have not received their promised severance pay. Their representative, Eric Hall, states the lack of pay affects survival and medical care. Some former employees are battling serious illnesses like cancer. Central Alabama Water is coordinating with the Alabama Department of Revenue regarding tax exemption for eligible severance.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/central-alabama-water-workers-missing-severance/70978843

Southern Parallel Forest Products closed its Albertville sawmill. This closure resulted in 62 workers losing their jobs. Slow sales initially forced a shutdown in October. A fire further damaged the sawmill in December, stopping production. The company hopes to reopen the facility in late 2026 or early 2027.

Albertville, Alabama

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/dozens-of-employees-face-layoffs-as-albertville-sawmill-halts-operations/525-9eadc3af-5f06-4523-80a6-0589ca17c1f0

Layoffs are impacting the tobacco industry. The industry is undergoing a period of change. New products are becoming very popular. These new products are within the tobacco category. This shift coincides with the layoffs.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/04/05/global-tobacco-firm-to-trim-alabama-operations.html

Auburn City Council discussed budget troubles and potential layoffs at a recent meeting. Residents and union leaders expressed strong concerns about proposed workforce reductions. Public speakers also questioned city transparency regarding records requests and spending. Concerns were raised about the use of Flock license plate surveillance technology. The council approved routine measures and began the new fiscal year budget review process.

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/04/04/layoffs-surveillance-fears-and-transparency-concerns-dominate-auburn-council-meeting/

Jefferson County has experienced approximately 500 job losses over the past six months. These layoffs affected various sectors, including utilities, retail, and parking services. Central Alabama Water notably cut over 200 positions, creating a significant workforce gap. City and county leaders are hosting a job fair at Boutwell Auditorium to assist displaced workers. Over two dozen employers will attend, offering hundreds of potential new jobs.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://abc3340.com/news/local/jefferson-county-job-fair-aims-to-offset-recent-layoffs

Tiffin Motorhomes notified the Alabama Department of Workforce of a mass layoff. This action took place on February 5, 2026. The layoff affected 140 employees at its Red Bay facility. A law firm is investigating potential violations of the WARN Act. This federal law requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/17/tiffin-motorhomes-red-bay-alabama-warn-act-investigation/

Lila Kate Trucking LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. The Roanoke, Alabama-based carrier seeks to reorganize under Subchapter V. The company estimated assets and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. Management stated operations will continue during the restructuring process. The bankruptcy court issued a notice of several filing deficiencies.

Roanoke, Alabama

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/alabama-family-owned-carrier-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy

An aerospace firm announced layoffs. The firm is cutting its Huntsville workforce. This follows a previous layoff. That prior layoff was near Washington, D.C. The Huntsville cuts occurred weeks later.

Huntsville, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2025/10/21/huntville-aerospace-ai-solutions-layoff-82.html

The timeline for a major local employer's shutdown has shifted. This shift buys workers more time. The original shutdown date is now later. A significant change to the job market is delayed. This employer is a major local presence.

Former employees are demanding action. They previously worked for Central Alabama Water. These demands follow recent layoffs.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/03/24/former-central-alabama-water-employees-demand-change-after-layoffs/

Central Alabama Water laid off 135 employees. Former employees and activists allege racial bias. State Representative Givan claimed employees were fired due to race. A former supervisor reported Black staff received manual labor duties. The company stated layoff demographics mirrored its employee base.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/birmingham-water-works-protest-caw/70736365

Hyundai Power Transformers USA announced a major expansion in Montgomery, Alabama. The company is investing $200 million into its operations. This project will create 200 new skilled jobs. The expansion aims to increase domestic production of large power transformers. The new facility is scheduled to open in mid-2027.

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/03/09/hyundai-power-transformers-spends-200m-on-al-plant-expansion/89023762007/

Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced layoffs. The company will lay off 151 employees. This affects its Bessemer location. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on April 30. This information comes from the Alabama Department of Labor.

Bessemer, Alabama

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/saddle-creek-logistics-announces-layoffs-at-bessemer-location/70598664

An Albertville, Alabama lumber facility will cease production. This closure affects over sixty employees. Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp. owns the site. Parallel Lumber Group holds ownership. A WARN notice confirmed the plans.

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/02/25/al-lumber-plant-announces-closure-and-layoffs/88839106007/

CVG Alabama plans to lay off 76 employees. These job cuts are scheduled for April. The layoffs will impact its Piedmont facility. This represents the second major workforce reduction at that location. The company previously eliminated 160 jobs there in 2016.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/02/24/manufacturer-to-lay-off-76.html

Saks Fifth Avenue will close its only Alabama store. This Birmingham location will shut down in April. Forty-four staff members face job loss. Saks aims to consolidate its retail presence. This follows the company's January bankruptcy filing.

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/02/20/saks-fifth-avenue-closure-of-only-alabama-location-means-staff-layoffs/88737058007/

A business in Winfield is preparing for layoffs. The name of the affected company was not specified. Details regarding the number of employees are unavailable. The reason behind these job reductions remains undisclosed. Further information about the situation was not provided.
Winfield, Alabama

https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/02/19/layoffs-set-winfield-business/

Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp. will close its Albertville facility. This closure will affect more than 60 workers. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. The facility is scheduled to close by April 8. This adds to nearly 600 Alabama job cuts in 2026.

https://www.al.com/business/2026/02/lumber-company-to-close-alabama-facility-laying-off-60-workers.html

Tiffin Motorhomes Incorporated filed a WARN notice in Alabama in February 2026, resulting in 139 layoffs.

https://www.warntracker.com/company/tiffin-motorhomes-incorporated?ref=warntracker.com&utm_source=warntracker.com&utm_medium=referral

• SalonCentric Closes Alabama Distribution Hub, Affects 79

SalonCentric is closing its Alabama distribution facility. This affects 79 workers in McCalla. The company seeks to streamline business and consolidate activities. Operations at the site will end on June 30. A Michigan facility also closed last year.

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2026/01/28/al-distribution-center-to-close-lay-off-79-workers/88280938007/

McCalla, Alabama

United Parcel Service is closing a distribution facility in Montgomery, Alabama, resulting in the layoff of 128 employees, according to a filing with Workforce Alabama.
The job cuts are scheduled to begin Feb. 2. The Montgomery closure is part of broader network changes as UPS restructures operations and reduces its U.S. physical footprint.

https://www.al.com/business/2025/12/130-layoffs-expected-for-ups-facility-in-alabama.html

SalonCentric Inc. will close its facility in McCalla, Alabama. This closure will result in 79 employee layoffs. The company reported the notice on Tuesday. Layoffs are scheduled to continue through June 30. SalonCentric is a wholesale salon and beauty supply distributor.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/79-workers-laid-off-at-saloncentric-facility-in-central-alabama/ar-AA1UlRdT

Location:
McCalla, Alabama

A wholesale salon and beauty supply distributor operating near Birmingham has announced plans to shut down its facility, triggering layoffs that will affect nearly 80 employees.

https://www.al.com/business/2026/01/salon-distributor-to-close-alabama-facility-laying-off-80-workers.html

The Alabama layoffs are part of a broader workforce reduction at UPS, which announced in October that it had cut 48,000 jobs nationwide across its management and operations divisions, as the company works to streamline costs.

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2025/12/26/why-is-ups-cutting-128-jobs-in-al-when-will-ups-layoffs-in-al-begin/87918985007/

Layoffs will commence the December 19,2025 - January 30,2026

Polish up those resumes lots of new opportunities out there. One thing they can’t do is take away your talent so there loose and another’s win.

List of states impacted
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Rhode Island
Vermont

Best of luck

Alabama has not had any mass layoffs recently, but economic changes and trends across sectors indicate that the risk of further job cuts remains present.

Federal-Mogul laid off 80+ people in Boaz.

• Federal-Mogul Closure: Federal-Mogul Motorparts announced it will close its Boaz, Alabama manufacturing plant on September 25, 2025, impacting 82 employees.

• Economic Reasons: The company cited economic pressures as the primary reason for the shutdown, despite efforts to maintain operations.

• Employee Support: Affected workers will receive severance packages and outplacement assistance, according to the company’s statement.

• Corporate Background: Federal-Mogul, acquired by Tenneco in 2018 and now operating under DRiV, is headquartered in Michigan with facilities across multiple U.S. states and 13 other countries.

The Boaz closure adds to a string of recent layoffs in Alabama, including workforce reductions at Boeing Huntsville and AT&T Alabama.

Layoff today at Mobile Alabama UOP plant.

Does anyone know when the Birmingham, AL layoffs will be?