Michigan Layoffs — July 2006
Employers in Michigan reported 9 WARN Act notices in July 2006, displacing an estimated 1,110 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 9% versus July 2005. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 677 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 188 |
| Transportation | 1 | 180 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 677 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 188 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 309 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 260 |
| Oakland | 2 | 196 |
| Genesee | 1 | 178 |
| Macomb | 3 | 167 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 309 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 260 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 1 | 188 |
| Livonia | 1 | 180 |
| Grand Blanc | 1 | 178 |
| Taylor | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 930 |
| Layoff | 1 | 180 |
The high proportion of closures (84% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pall Life Sciences | Ann Arbor | 260 | Closure | |
| Medilodge of Bloomfield Hills | Bloomfield Hills | 188 | Closure | |
| Advantage Logistics | Livonia | 180 | Layoff | |
| Cadence Innovation | Grand Blanc | 178 | Closure | |
| Oakwood Custom Coating | Taylor | 129 | Closure | |
| Cadence Innovation | Sterling Heights | 98 | Closure | |
| Link Technologies | Macomb | 65 | Closure | |
| Cadence Innovation | Troy | 8 | Closure | |
| Cadence Innovation | Fraser | 4 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Pall Life Sciences at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Medilodge of Bloomfield Hills followed with 188 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.