Michigan Layoffs — November 2001
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2001, affecting an estimated 709 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 507 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 202 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 507 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 202 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 286 |
| Wayne | 1 | 202 |
| Macomb | 2 | 161 |
| Lenawee | 1 | 60 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 286 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| South Lyon | 1 | 286 |
| Detroit | 1 | 202 |
| Sterling Heights | 1 | 121 |
| Hudson | 1 | 60 |
| Warren | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 709 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Metals | South Lyon | 286 | Closure | |
| Dos Manos Technologies | Detroit | 202 | Closure | |
| A. G. Simpson Automotive | Sterling Heights | 121 | Closure | |
| Metalloy | Hudson | 60 | Closure | |
| Collins & Aikman | Warren | 40 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Vision Metals at its South Lyon facility, reporting 286 affected workers. Dos Manos Technologies followed with 202 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.