Michigan Layoffs — April 2006
Employers in Michigan posted 7 WARN Act notices in April 2006, affecting an estimated 943 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 12% versus April 2005. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 649 |
| Retail | 1 | 129 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 84 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 649 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 425 |
| Wayne | 4 | 337 |
| Macomb | 1 | 100 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 81 |
Clinton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns | 1 | 425 |
| Dearborn | 1 | 129 |
| Warren | 1 | 100 |
| Detroit | 1 | 84 |
| Trenton | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 862 |
| Layoff | 1 | 81 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Mogul | St. Johns | 425 | Closure | |
| Lord & Taylor | Dearborn | 129 | Closure | |
| Carboloy | Warren | 100 | Closure | |
| Cintas | Detroit | 84 | Closure | |
| American Specialty Cars | Trenton | 81 | Closure | |
| Abn Amro | Ann Arbor | 81 | Layoff | |
| Ford Motor Credit | Allen Park | 43 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Federal Mogul at its St. Johns facility, reporting 425 affected workers. Lord & Taylor followed with 129 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.