Michigan Layoffs — July 2007
Employers in Michigan filed 9 WARN Act notices in July 2007, impacting roughly 1,211 workers — representing a pullback from June and up 9% versus July 2006. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 848 |
| Transportation | 1 | 233 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 80 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 848 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 233 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 416 |
| Wayne | 1 | 233 |
| Livingston | 1 | 204 |
| Oakland | 2 | 183 |
| Muskegon | 3 | 175 |
Kent absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 416 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 1 | 260 |
| Detroit | 1 | 233 |
| Brighton | 1 | 204 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 156 |
| Muskegon | 2 | 105 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 1,028 |
| Layoff | 2 | 183 |
The high proportion of closures (85% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trussway | Sparta | 260 | Closure | |
| Spirit Airlines | Detroit | 233 | Closure | |
| Intier Automotive Interiors (Atrium) | Brighton | 204 | Closure | |
| Meridian Automotive Systems, Plant # 7 | Grand Rapids | 156 | Closure | |
| Thule Towing Systems | Madison Heights | 103 | Layoff | |
| Sallie Mae | Novi | 80 | Layoff | |
| Mahle Engine Components | Muskegon Heights | 70 | Closure | |
| Mahle Engine Components | Muskegon | 55 | Closure | |
| Great Lakes Downs | Muskegon | 50 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Trussway at its Sparta facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Spirit Airlines followed with 233 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.