Michigan Layoffs — February 2006
Employers in Michigan logged 8 WARN Act notices in February 2006, involving roughly 964 workers — falling below January and up 48% versus February 2005. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 579 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 170 |
| Transportation | 2 | 145 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 579 workers across 4 notices. Meanwhile, Professional Services reported 170 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montcalm | 1 | 216 |
| Oakland | 1 | 178 |
| Ingham | 1 | 170 |
| Wayne | 2 | 145 |
| Macomb | 1 | 131 |
Montcalm absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 216 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 216 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 178 |
| Lansing | 1 | 170 |
| Dearborn Heights | 2 | 145 |
| Warren | 1 | 131 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 964 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Automotive | Greenville | 216 | Closure | |
| Haden International | Auburn Hills | 178 | Closure | |
| Protocol Integrated Dir. Marketing | Lansing | 170 | Closure | |
| Manufacturers Products | Warren | 131 | Closure | |
| Commuter Express | Dearborn Heights | 114 | Closure | |
| Cracker Barrel | Grand Rapids | 70 | Closure | |
| J. L. French Automotive Casting | Benton Harbor | 54 | Closure | |
| Oval Transportation Services | Dearborn Heights | 31 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Tower Automotive at its Greenville facility, reporting 216 affected workers. Haden International followed with 178 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.