Michigan Layoffs — August 2000
Employers in Michigan logged 1 WARN Act notices in August 2000, involving roughly 425 workers. The average filing covered 425 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 425 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 425 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 425 |
Kalamazoo was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Parchment | 1 | 425 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 425 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Vantage | Parchment | 425 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Crown Vantage at its Parchment facility, reporting 425 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to mounting pressure on the Michigan 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 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.