Michigan Layoffs — February 2001
Employers in Michigan submitted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2001, putting at risk an estimated 565 workers — down from January and down 23% versus February 2000. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 463 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 66 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 36 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 463 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 325 |
| Lenawee | 1 | 138 |
| Wayne | 2 | 102 |
Macomb absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 325 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 1 | 325 |
| Tecumseh | 1 | 138 |
| Detroit | 1 | 66 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 427 |
| Layoff | 1 | 138 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel | Chesterfield | 325 | Closure | |
| Tecumseh Products | Tecumseh | 138 | Layoff | |
| Whittier Towers, Inc./Phoenix Life | Detroit | 66 | Closure | |
| Family Golf Center | Plymouth | 36 | Closure |
Topping the list was Lionel at its Chesterfield facility, reporting 325 affected workers. Tecumseh Products followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.