Michigan Layoffs — October 2012
Employers in Michigan posted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2012, affecting an estimated 370 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 61% versus October 2011. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 277 |
| Transportation | 2 | 85 |
| Retail | 1 | 8 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 277 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 277 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 50 |
| Grand Traverse | 1 | 35 |
| Wayne | 1 | 8 |
Macomb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 277 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 277 |
| Ypsilanti | 1 | 50 |
| Traverse City | 1 | 35 |
| Woodhaven | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 370 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Facilities Management | Warren | 277 | Closure | |
| National Airlines | Ypsilanti | 50 | Closure | |
| Regional Elite Airline Services | Traverse City | 35 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Woodhaven | 8 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Knight Facilities Management at its Warren facility, reporting 277 affected workers. National Airlines followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.