Michigan Layoffs — January 2000
Employers in Michigan reported 8 WARN Act notices in January 2000, displacing an estimated 2,050 workers. The average filing covered 256 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 1,630 |
| Transportation | 2 | 233 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 187 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,630 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 233 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 4 | 1,449 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 330 |
| Oakland | 2 | 197 |
| Kent | 1 | 74 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 1,449 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 3 | 1,359 |
| Ypsilanti | 1 | 330 |
| Waterford | 1 | 143 |
| Belleville | 1 | 90 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 1,960 |
| Layoff | 1 | 90 |
The high proportion of closures (96% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital | Detroit | 1,300 | Closure | |
| Oakwood Hospital Beyer Center | Ypsilanti | 330 | Closure | |
| TTX Company (Draco Division) | Waterford | 143 | Closure | |
| Howard Delivery Service | Belleville | 90 | Layoff | |
| GP Gypsum | Grand Rapids | 74 | Closure | |
| GBC Automated Finishing Division | Auburn Hills | 54 | Closure | |
| J&L Speciality Steel | Detroit | 49 | Closure | |
| Bing Manufacturing | Detroit | 10 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Mercy Hospital at its Detroit facility, reporting 1,300 affected workers. Oakwood Hospital Beyer Center followed with 330 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Michigan. 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 Michigan WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.