Michigan Layoffs — May 2012
Employers in Michigan filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2012, impacting roughly 369 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 12% versus May 2011. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 260 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 83 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 26 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 260 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 83 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Clair | 1 | 260 |
| Macomb | 1 | 83 |
| Wayne | 1 | 26 |
Saint Clair saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Port Huron | 1 | 260 |
| Warren | 1 | 83 |
| Detroit | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 369 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMA Cover | Port Huron | 260 | Closure | |
| Lipari Foods | Warren | 83 | Closure | |
| ARAMARK Healthcare | Detroit | 26 | Closure |
The single largest action involved GMA Cover at its Port Huron facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Lipari Foods followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.