Michigan Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Michigan filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2011, impacting roughly 228 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 84% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 146 |
| Transportation | 1 | 82 |
The Government sector led the way in workforce reductions with 146 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 1 | 146 |
| Genesee | 1 | 82 |
Lake felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 1 | 146 |
| Grand Blanc | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 228 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Correctional Facility | Baldwin | 146 | Layoff | |
| Schneider Logistics | Grand Blanc | 82 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Northlake Correctional Facility at its Baldwin facility, reporting 146 affected workers. Schneider Logistics followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Government 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.