Michigan Layoffs — November 2006
Employers in Michigan filed 7 WARN Act notices in November 2006, impacting roughly 673 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 318% versus November 2005. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 425 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 127 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 62 |
| Education | 1 | 59 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 425 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 127 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gratiot | 1 | 260 |
| Oakland | 3 | 203 |
| Wayne | 2 | 145 |
| Iosco | 1 | 65 |
Gratiot bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alma | 1 | 260 |
| Detroit | 1 | 100 |
| Novi | 1 | 82 |
| Tawas City | 1 | 65 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 62 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 425 |
| Closure | 4 | 248 |
Closures accounted for 37% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Products | Alma | 260 | Layoff | |
| Cattleman's Meat | Detroit | 100 | Layoff | |
| Qualex | Novi | 82 | Closure | |
| Cooper Standard Automotive | Tawas City | 65 | Layoff | |
| MSX International | Auburn Hills | 62 | Closure | |
| Jewish Vocational Service | Southfield | 59 | Closure | |
| Deluxe Media Services | Wayne | 45 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Alma Products at its Alma facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Cattleman's Meat followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.