Michigan Layoffs — August 2005
Employers in Michigan posted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2005, affecting an estimated 398 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 71% versus August 2004. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 145 |
| Transportation | 1 | 124 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 81 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 48 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 145 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 3 | 227 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 124 |
| Wayne | 2 | 47 |
Oakland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 227 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 1 | 124 |
| Ferndale | 1 | 98 |
| White Lake | 1 | 81 |
| Troy | 1 | 48 |
| Detroit | 2 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 350 |
| Layoff | 1 | 48 |
The high proportion of closures (88% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSX Transportation | Saginaw | 124 | Closure | |
| Maverick Tube | Ferndale | 98 | Closure | |
| Farmer Jack | White Lake | 81 | Closure | |
| ABN AMRO Services | Troy | 48 | Layoff | |
| Detroit Newspapers | Detroit | 41 | Closure | |
| Pack 'Em Enterprises | Detroit | 6 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by CSX Transportation at its Saginaw facility, reporting 124 affected workers. Maverick Tube followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.