Michigan Layoffs — December 2013
Employers in Michigan posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2013, affecting an estimated 667 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November. The average filing covered 222 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 649 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 18 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 649 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 18 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 1 | 585 |
| Macomb | 1 | 64 |
| Oakland | 1 | 18 |
Saginaw absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 585 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 1 | 585 |
| Sterling Heights | 1 | 64 |
| West Bloomfield | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 649 |
| Layoff | 1 | 18 |
The high proportion of closures (97% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trw | Saginaw | 585 | Closure | |
| KelseyHayes | Sterling Heights | 64 | Closure | |
| First National Bank | West Bloomfield | 18 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Trw at its Saginaw facility, reporting 585 affected workers. KelseyHayes followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.