Michigan Layoffs — June 2013
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in June 2013, affecting an estimated 1,142 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and up 477% versus June 2012. The average filing covered 228 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 606 |
| Utilities | 1 | 185 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 183 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 168 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 606 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Utilities reported 185 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 937 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 168 |
| Oakland | 1 | 37 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 937 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Romulus | 1 | 569 |
| Detroit | 2 | 368 |
| Kalmazoo | 1 | 168 |
| Rochester Hills | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 1,142 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM Romulus Engine Plant | Romulus | 569 | Closure | |
| Powerlink | Detroit | 185 | Closure | |
| Avi Foodsystems | Detroit | 183 | Closure | |
| OneWest Bank | Kalmazoo | 168 | Closure | |
| Dana | Rochester Hills | 37 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by GM Romulus Engine Plant at its Romulus facility, reporting 569 affected workers. Powerlink followed with 185 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.