Michigan Layoffs — July 2001
Employers in Michigan filed 10 WARN Act notices in July 2001, impacting roughly 1,379 workers — representing a notable rise over June. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 667 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 315 |
| Retail | 1 | 158 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 132 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 68 |
| Transportation | 1 | 39 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 667 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 315 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 592 |
| Jackson | 1 | 200 |
| Monroe | 1 | 159 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 158 |
| Ingham | 2 | 116 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 592 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia | 1 | 315 |
| Detroit | 1 | 238 |
| Jackson | 1 | 200 |
| Petersburg | 1 | 159 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 158 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 1,226 |
| Layoff | 3 | 153 |
The high proportion of closures (89% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan National Bank | Livonia | 315 | Closure | |
| Interstate Brands Companies | Detroit | 238 | Closure | |
| Jackson Precision Die Cast | Jackson | 200 | Closure | |
| Hayes Lemmerz International | Petersburg | 159 | Closure | |
| Jacobson Stores | Saginaw | 158 | Closure | |
| Paladigm Systems | Kentwood | 86 | Closure | |
| CPI Graphics | Lansing | 70 | Closure | |
| Kett Engineering | Flint | 68 | Layoff | |
| Tel Gen | Lansing | 46 | Layoff | |
| Commuter Transportation Comp | Dearborn Heights | 39 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Michigan National Bank at its Livonia facility, reporting 315 affected workers. Interstate Brands Companies followed with 238 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.