Michigan Layoffs — March 2006
Employers in Michigan recorded 17 WARN Act notices in March 2006, covering approximately 1,733 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 68% versus March 2005. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 11 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1,221 |
| Transportation | 1 | 181 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 147 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 114 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,221 workers across 10 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 181 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 3 | 389 |
| Washtenaw | 2 | 329 |
| Macomb | 3 | 309 |
| Wayne | 3 | 235 |
| Otsego | 1 | 211 |
Oakland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 389 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 240 |
| Gaylord | 1 | 211 |
| Pontiac | 1 | 181 |
| Sterling Heights | 2 | 173 |
| Lapeer | 2 | 140 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 11 | 1,411 |
| Layoff | 6 | 322 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nsk | Ann Arbor | 240 | Closure | |
| Georgia Pacific | Gaylord | 211 | Closure | |
| TecMar Distribution Services | Pontiac | 181 | Closure | |
| Hughes Manufacturing | Farmington Hills | 138 | Closure | |
| Johnson Controls | Mt. Clemens | 136 | Closure | |
| Lapeer Metal Stamping | Lapeer | 115 | Closure | |
| Johnson Controls | Bellville | 94 | Layoff | |
| ExCellO Machine Tools | Sterling Heights | 93 | Closure | |
| Engineered Plastic Products | Ypsilanti | 89 | Layoff | |
| Tenneco | Sterling Heights | 80 | Closure | |
| Romanow Building Services | Saginaw | 76 | Closure | |
| Stanley Security Solutions | Romulus | 71 | Closure | |
| Acs | Southgate | 70 | Closure | |
| Washington Mutual | Novi | 70 | Layoff | |
| Citizens Banking | Flint | 38 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Nsk at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Georgia Pacific followed with 211 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.