Michigan Layoffs — August 2007
Employers in Michigan submitted 4 WARN Act notices in August 2007, putting at risk an estimated 531 workers — down from July and up 5% versus August 2006. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 358 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 132 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 358 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 132 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1 | 300 |
| Oakland | 2 | 173 |
| Kent | 1 | 58 |
Ottawa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | 1 | 300 |
| Wixom | 1 | 132 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 58 |
| Troy | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 531 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Donnelly | Grand Haven | 300 | Closure | |
| GM Creative Services Operation | Wixom | 132 | Closure | |
| Janesville Acoustics | Grand Rapids | 58 | Closure | |
| HomeView Lending | Troy | 41 | Closure |
Topping the list was Magna Donnelly at its Grand Haven facility, reporting 300 affected workers. GM Creative Services Operation followed with 132 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.