Michigan Layoffs — June 2011
Employers in Michigan reported 1 WARN Act notices in June 2011, displacing an estimated 261 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 52% versus June 2010. The average filing covered 261 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 261 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 261 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 261 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 261 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 261 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 261 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Axle | Detroit | 261 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from American Axle at its Detroit facility, reporting 261 affected 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.