Michigan Layoffs — June 2003
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in June 2003, impacting roughly 360 workers — representing a pullback from May and down 45% versus June 2002. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 210 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 80 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 210 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa | 1 | 145 |
| Cass | 1 | 80 |
| Macomb | 1 | 70 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 65 |
Chippewa felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 145 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie | 1 | 145 |
| Dowagiac | 1 | 80 |
| Warren | 1 | 70 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 210 |
| Layoff | 2 | 150 |
The high proportion of closures (58% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wohlert | Sault Ste. Marie | 145 | Closure | |
| SPX Contech | Dowagiac | 80 | Layoff | |
| MSX International | Warren | 70 | Layoff | |
| Fasco Motors | Hillsdale | 65 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Wohlert at its Sault Ste. Marie facility, reporting 145 affected workers. SPX Contech followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.