Michigan Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2012, affecting an estimated 155 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 32% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Transportation | 1 | 53 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 102 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 53 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 155 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 155 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 102 |
| Romulus | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 102 |
| Layoff | 1 | 53 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Component Carrier | Detroit | 102 | Closure | |
| American Airlines | Romulus | 53 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Automotive Component Carrier at its Detroit facility, reporting 102 affected workers. American Airlines followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.