Michigan Layoffs — July 2002
Employers in Michigan recorded 5 WARN Act notices in July 2002, covering approximately 389 workers — marking a decline from June and down 72% versus July 2001. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 213 |
| Retail | 1 | 131 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 45 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 213 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 131 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 1 | 131 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 122 |
| Oakland | 1 | 59 |
| Wayne | 1 | 45 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 32 |
Muskegon absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 131 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 1 | 131 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 122 |
| Clawson | 1 | 59 |
| Dearborn | 1 | 45 |
| Freeland | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 389 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundy's | Muskegon | 131 | Closure | |
| General Mills | Hillsdale | 122 | Closure | |
| Collins & Aikman | Clawson | 59 | Closure | |
| Nyce | Dearborn | 45 | Closure | |
| Huntleigh USA | Freeland | 32 | Closure |
Leading the list was Roundy's at its Muskegon facility, reporting 131 affected workers. General Mills followed with 122 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.