Michigan Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Michigan reported 1 WARN Act notices in July 2012, displacing an estimated 77 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 33% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 77 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 77 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 77 |
Kalamazoo absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 77 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper | Kalamazoo | 77 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from International Paper at its Kalamazoo facility, reporting 77 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.