Michigan Layoffs — May 2010
Employers in Michigan recorded 4 WARN Act notices in May 2010, covering approximately 608 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 64% versus May 2009. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 276 |
| Transportation | 2 | 248 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 84 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 276 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 248 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 276 |
| Wayne | 2 | 248 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 84 |
Oakland saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 276 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 1 | 276 |
| Brownstown | 1 | 225 |
| Bridgeport | 1 | 84 |
| Livonia | 1 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 608 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase | Troy | 276 | Closure | |
| CEVA Logistics | Brownstown | 225 | Closure | |
| Nash Finch | Bridgeport | 84 | Closure | |
| HAVI Logistics North America | Livonia | 23 | Closure |
Leading the list was JPMorgan Chase at its Troy facility, reporting 276 affected workers. CEVA Logistics followed with 225 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.