Michigan Layoffs — May 2007
Employers in Michigan posted 11 WARN Act notices in May 2007, affecting an estimated 1,801 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 307% versus May 2006. The average filing covered 164 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1,336 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 207 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 183 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,336 workers across 7 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 207 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 490 |
| Kent | 1 | 400 |
| Otsego | 1 | 214 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 207 |
| Berrien | 2 | 170 |
Wayne saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 490 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redford | 1 | 436 |
| Walker | 1 | 400 |
| Gaylord | 1 | 214 |
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 207 |
| Fowlerville | 1 | 138 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 1,415 |
| Layoff | 4 | 386 |
The high proportion of closures (79% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digitron Packaging | Redford | 436 | Closure | |
| Lear | Walker | 400 | Closure | |
| Kimball Electronics | Gaylord | 214 | Closure | |
| Abn Amro | Ann Arbor | 207 | Layoff | |
| Plastech Engineered Products | Fowlerville | 138 | Closure | |
| Simplicity Pattern | Niles | 90 | Closure | |
| Industrial Rubber Goods | St. Joseph | 80 | Layoff | |
| Deco Engineering (Newcor) | Royal Oak | 75 | Closure | |
| Mahle Valve Train | Holland Township | 62 | Closure | |
| Motor City Central Parking | Detroit | 54 | Layoff | |
| Clarion Technologies | Greenville | 45 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Digitron Packaging at its Redford facility, reporting 436 affected workers. Lear followed with 400 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.