Michigan Layoffs — December 2006
Employers in Michigan submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2006, putting at risk an estimated 285 workers — down from November and up 146% versus December 2005. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 170 |
| Transportation | 1 | 115 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 170 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 170 |
| Macomb | 1 | 115 |
Jackson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 170 |
| Warren | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 285 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edscha | Jackson | 170 | Closure | |
| Macy's North Distribution Center | Warren | 115 | Closure |
Topping the list was Edscha at its Jackson facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Macy's North Distribution Center followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.