Michigan Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2005, displacing an estimated 161 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 85% versus November 2004. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 102 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 102 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 95 |
| Macomb | 1 | 59 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 7 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 95 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 1 | 95 |
| Warren | 1 | 59 |
| Port Huron | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 154 |
| Layoff | 1 | 7 |
The high proportion of closures (96% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear | Plymouth | 95 | Closure | |
| Cincinnati Lamb Technicon | Warren | 59 | Closure | |
| Cross Huller | Port Huron | 7 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Lear at its Plymouth facility, reporting 95 affected workers. Cincinnati Lamb Technicon followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.