Michigan Layoffs — January 2011
Employers in Michigan recorded 5 WARN Act notices in January 2011, covering approximately 645 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 33% versus January 2010. The average filing covered 129 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 435 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 210 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 435 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 210 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 365 |
| Macomb | 1 | 85 |
| Benzie | 1 | 73 |
| Saint Joseph | 1 | 70 |
| Berrien | 1 | 52 |
Kent bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 365 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | 365 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 85 |
| Benzonia | 1 | 73 |
| White Pigeon | 1 | 70 |
| Niles | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 593 |
| Layoff | 1 | 52 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.C. Penny Call Center | Wyoming | 365 | Closure | |
| Continental Plastics | Chesterfield | 85 | Closure | |
| Continental Plastics | Benzonia | 73 | Closure | |
| MedTech Ambulance | White Pigeon | 70 | Closure | |
| Modineer | Niles | 52 | Layoff |
Leading the list was J.C. Penny Call Center at its Wyoming facility, reporting 365 affected workers. Continental Plastics followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.