Michigan Layoffs — November 2010
Employers in Michigan recorded 2 WARN Act notices in November 2010, covering approximately 113 workers — marking a decline from October and down 90% versus November 2009. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 80 |
| Transportation | 1 | 33 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 80 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 80 |
| Wayne | 1 | 33 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 1 | 80 |
| Livonia | 1 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 113 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Store | Waterford | 80 | Closure | |
| AAR Cargo Systems | Livonia | 33 | Closure |
Leading the list was Target Store at its Waterford facility, reporting 80 affected workers. AAR Cargo Systems followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.