Michigan Layoffs — January 2010
Employers in Michigan filed 9 WARN Act notices in January 2010, impacting roughly 956 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 69% versus January 2009. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 404 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 338 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 111 |
| Transportation | 1 | 103 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 404 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 338 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 287 |
| Oakland | 2 | 226 |
| Macomb | 1 | 176 |
| Eaton | 1 | 137 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 105 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 287 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 2 | 226 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 178 |
| Fraser | 1 | 176 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 137 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 105 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 950 |
| Layoff | 1 | 6 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartan Stores | Plymouth | 178 | Closure | |
| Masonico | Fraser | 176 | Closure | |
| Owens Illinois (BrockwayGlass Containers) | Charlotte | 137 | Closure | |
| Macy's | Waterford | 130 | Closure | |
| Kalamazoo Gazzette | Kalamazoo | 105 | Closure | |
| Syncreon | Detroit | 103 | Closure | |
| JCPenney | Waterford | 96 | Closure | |
| Grand Traverse Stamping | Traverse City | 25 | Closure | |
| Technicolor Video Services of Michigan | Redford | 6 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Spartan Stores at its Plymouth facility, reporting 178 affected workers. Masonico followed with 176 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.