Michigan Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in August 2010, impacting roughly 564 workers — representing a notable rise over July and down 54% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 330 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 158 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 76 |
The Utilities sector led the way in workforce reductions with 330 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 158 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee | 1 | 330 |
| Oakland | 1 | 145 |
| Wayne | 1 | 76 |
| Eaton | 1 | 13 |
Genesee bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 330 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | 1 | 330 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 145 |
| Detroit | 1 | 76 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 488 |
| Closure | 1 | 76 |
Closures accounted for 13% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM Powertrain Flint North | Flint | 330 | Layoff | |
| United Solar Ovonic | Auburn Hills | 145 | Layoff | |
| Omni Detroit at River Place | Detroit | 76 | Closure | |
| Spartan Motors/Road Rescue | Charlotte | 13 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved GM Powertrain Flint North at its Flint facility, reporting 330 affected workers. United Solar Ovonic followed with 145 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 Utilities 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.