Michigan Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in Michigan reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2008, displacing an estimated 891 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 51% versus May 2007. The average filing covered 223 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 540 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 351 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 540 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 351 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 351 |
| Wayne | 1 | 312 |
| Oakland | 2 | 228 |
Monroe saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 351 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 351 |
| Romulus | 1 | 312 |
| Pontiac | 1 | 118 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 110 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 663 |
| Layoff | 2 | 228 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visteon | Monroe | 351 | Closure | |
| Plastech Engineered Products | Romulus | 312 | Closure | |
| Flint Special Services | Pontiac | 118 | Layoff | |
| Electronic Data Systems | Auburn Hills | 110 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Visteon at its Monroe facility, reporting 351 affected workers. Plastech Engineered Products followed with 312 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.