Michigan Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Michigan filed 5 WARN Act notices in February 2010, impacting roughly 539 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 75% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 254 |
| Transportation | 1 | 105 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 100 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 80 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 254 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 105 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 196 |
| Genesee | 1 | 138 |
| Wayne | 1 | 105 |
| Oakland | 1 | 100 |
Kent saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 196 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 2 | 196 |
| Flint | 1 | 138 |
| Flat Rock | 1 | 105 |
| Royal Oak | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 439 |
| Closure | 1 | 100 |
Closures accounted for 19% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android Industries | Flint | 138 | Layoff | |
| Steelcase Wood Division | Grand Rapids | 116 | Layoff | |
| Logistics Services | Flat Rock | 105 | Layoff | |
| PNC Bank | Royal Oak | 100 | Closure | |
| Butterball Farms | Grand Rapids | 80 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Android Industries at its Flint facility, reporting 138 affected workers. Steelcase Wood Division followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.