Michigan Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Michigan submitted 5 WARN Act notices in February 2010, putting at risk an estimated 539 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 254 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 105 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 196 |
| Genesee | 1 | 138 |
| Wayne | 1 | 105 |
| Oakland | 1 | 100 |
Kent absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was Android Industries at its Flint facility, reporting 138 affected workers. Steelcase Wood Division followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.