Michigan Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2013, displacing an estimated 390 workers — signaling an acceleration from March and up 42% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 190 |
| Transportation | 1 | 130 |
| Education | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 190 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 260 |
| Wexford | 1 | 130 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 190 |
| Cadillac | 1 | 130 |
| Garden City | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 260 |
| Layoff | 1 | 130 |
The high proportion of closures (67% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Defense & Aerospace | Detroit | 190 | Closure | |
| AAR Mobility Systems | Cadillac | 130 | Layoff | |
| Community Development Institute Head Start | Garden City | 70 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Tower Defense & Aerospace at its Detroit facility, reporting 190 affected workers. AAR Mobility Systems followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.