Michigan Layoffs — February 2002
Employers in Michigan filed 6 WARN Act notices in February 2002, impacting roughly 2,066 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 266% versus February 2001. The average filing covered 344 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1,976 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 85 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,976 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Agriculture reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2 | 1,802 |
| Wayne | 2 | 139 |
| Kent | 1 | 120 |
| Genesee | 1 | 5 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 1,802 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orion | 1 | 1,700 |
| Caledonia | 1 | 120 |
| Oxford | 1 | 102 |
| Detroit | 1 | 85 |
| Hamtramick | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 1,927 |
| Closure | 2 | 139 |
Closures accounted for 7% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors/NAO Orion Assem | Orion | 1,700 | Layoff | |
| Steelcase | Caledonia | 120 | Layoff | |
| TDS Automotive | Oxford | 102 | Layoff | |
| Farmer Jack | Detroit | 85 | Closure | |
| IBP Foods | Hamtramick | 54 | Closure | |
| MSX International | Flint | 5 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved General Motors/NAO Orion Assem at its Orion facility, reporting 1,700 affected workers. Steelcase followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.