Michigan Layoffs — June 2007
Employers in Michigan posted 9 WARN Act notices in June 2007, affecting an estimated 4,013 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and up 80160% versus June 2006. The average filing covered 446 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 3,400 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 400 |
| Transportation | 1 | 131 |
| Education | 1 | 82 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 3,400 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 400 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 1 | 3,400 |
| Wayne | 3 | 250 |
| Macomb | 2 | 151 |
| Sanilac | 1 | 76 |
| Berrien | 1 | 76 |
Statewide bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 3,400 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 3,400 |
| Clinton Township | 2 | 151 |
| Romulus | 1 | 98 |
| Woodhaven | 1 | 82 |
| Lexington | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 3,855 |
| Layoff | 2 | 158 |
The high proportion of closures (96% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer Jack Stores | Detroit | 3,400 | Closure | |
| Spirit Airlines | Clinton Township | 131 | Closure | |
| Lear | Romulus | 98 | Layoff | |
| ARAMARK Educational Services | Woodhaven | 82 | Closure | |
| Blue Water Automotive Systems | Lexington | 76 | Closure | |
| United Fixtures Interlake | Niles | 76 | Closure | |
| Galaxy Industries | Canton | 70 | Closure | |
| ArcelorMittal Walker Wire | Ferndale | 60 | Layoff | |
| VCST Machine Products | Clinton Township | 20 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Farmer Jack Stores at its Detroit facility, reporting 3,400 affected workers. Spirit Airlines followed with 131 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.