Michigan Layoffs — June 2010
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in June 2010, affecting an estimated 539 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 90% versus June 2009. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 389 |
| Utilities | 1 | 150 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 389 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Utilities reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien | 1 | 216 |
| Wayne | 1 | 150 |
| Macomb | 1 | 69 |
| Monroe | 1 | 69 |
| Oceana | 1 | 35 |
Berrien bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 216 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor | 1 | 216 |
| Detroit | 1 | 150 |
| Roseville | 1 | 69 |
| Monroe | 1 | 69 |
| Shelby Township | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 539 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool | Benton Harbor | 216 | Closure | |
| Michigan Waste Energy | Detroit | 150 | Closure | |
| National Precast | Roseville | 69 | Closure | |
| Excel | Monroe | 69 | Closure | |
| National Precast | Shelby Township | 35 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Whirlpool at its Benton Harbor facility, reporting 216 affected workers. Michigan Waste Energy followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.