Michigan Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2010, displacing an estimated 327 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 62% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 164 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 327 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 327 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 277 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 50 |
Macomb was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 277 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 277 |
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 277 |
| Closure | 1 | 50 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors | Warren | 277 | Layoff | |
| Becton Dickinson | Ann Arbor | 50 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from General Motors at its Warren facility, reporting 277 affected workers. Becton Dickinson followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.