Michigan Layoffs — December 2001
Employers in Michigan filed 3 WARN Act notices in December 2001, impacting roughly 215 workers — representing a pullback from November. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 190 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 190 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien | 1 | 170 |
| Oakland | 1 | 25 |
| Kent | 1 | 20 |
Berrien absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 1 | 170 |
| Rochester Hills | 1 | 25 |
| Rockford | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 170 |
| Layoff | 2 | 45 |
The high proportion of closures (79% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telex Communications | Buchanan | 170 | Closure | |
| HDS Services | Rochester Hills | 25 | Layoff | |
| Wolverine World Wide | Rockford | 20 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Telex Communications at its Buchanan facility, reporting 170 affected workers. HDS Services followed with 25 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.