Michigan Layoffs — July 2004
Employers in Michigan filed 8 WARN Act notices in July 2004, impacting roughly 935 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 42% versus July 2003. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 426 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 312 |
| Transportation | 1 | 140 |
| Retail | 1 | 57 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 426 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 312 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 426 |
| Genesee | 1 | 140 |
| Allegan | 1 | 104 |
| Mason | 1 | 63 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 57 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 426 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 1 | 426 |
| Flint | 1 | 140 |
| Ostego | 1 | 104 |
| Ludington | 1 | 63 |
| Holland | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 774 |
| Closure | 2 | 161 |
Closures accounted for 17% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eds | Troy | 426 | Layoff | |
| Penske Logistics | Flint | 140 | Layoff | |
| RockTenn | Ostego | 104 | Closure | |
| Great Lakes Casting | Ludington | 63 | Layoff | |
| Sears, Roebuck & | Holland | 57 | Closure | |
| De Vlieg Bullard II | Frankenmuth | 55 | Layoff | |
| Johnson Outdoors | Grand Rapids | 52 | Layoff | |
| Brown & Williamson Tobacco | Livonia | 38 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Eds at its Troy facility, reporting 426 affected workers. Penske Logistics followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.