Michigan Layoffs — June 2003
Employers in Michigan submitted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2003, putting at risk an estimated 360 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 210 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa | 1 | 145 |
| Cass | 1 | 80 |
| Macomb | 1 | 70 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 65 |
Chippewa bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.