Michigan Layoffs — July 2003
Employers in Michigan reported 11 WARN Act notices in July 2003, displacing an estimated 1,605 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and up 313% versus July 2002. The average filing covered 146 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1,152 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 216 |
| Transportation | 1 | 145 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 92 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,152 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 216 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien | 2 | 379 |
| Oakland | 2 | 303 |
| Wayne | 2 | 280 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 267 |
| Bay | 1 | 151 |
Berrien absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 379 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 280 |
| Port Huron | 1 | 267 |
| Bridgman | 1 | 234 |
| Rochester | 1 | 216 |
| Pinconning | 1 | 151 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 946 |
| Layoff | 5 | 659 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Specialty Paper | Port Huron | 267 | Closure | |
| Pemco Die Casing | Bridgman | 234 | Closure | |
| Baxter Healthcare | Rochester | 216 | Closure | |
| Northern Tube | Pinconning | 151 | Layoff | |
| APL Logistics | Coloma | 145 | Layoff | |
| Milford Fabricating | Detroit | 143 | Layoff | |
| Ampco System | Detroit | 137 | Closure | |
| General Aluminum | Hudson | 133 | Layoff | |
| Newcor | Royal Oak | 87 | Layoff | |
| Beckett Associates | Sterling Heights | 82 | Closure | |
| Beckett Associates | Warren | 10 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Curtis Specialty Paper at its Port Huron facility, reporting 267 affected workers. Pemco Die Casing followed with 234 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.