Michigan Layoffs — August 2001
Employers in Michigan submitted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2001, putting at risk an estimated 774 workers — down from July and up 82% versus August 2000. The average filing covered 129 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 520 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 99 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 91 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 520 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 99 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 1 | 260 |
| Wayne | 1 | 200 |
| Kent | 1 | 99 |
| Ingham | 1 | 91 |
| Oakland | 1 | 64 |
Midland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 1 | 260 |
| Inkster | 1 | 200 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 99 |
| Lansing | 1 | 91 |
| Southfield | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 551 |
| Closure | 3 | 223 |
Closures accounted for 29% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Chemical | Midland | 260 | Layoff | |
| Carron Industries | Inkster | 200 | Layoff | |
| Olds Manor | Grand Rapids | 99 | Closure | |
| Michigan National Bank | Lansing | 91 | Layoff | |
| Rosenblutt International | Southfield | 64 | Closure | |
| Vaungarde | Owosso | 60 | Closure |
Topping the list was Dow Chemical at its Midland facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Carron Industries followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.