Michigan Layoffs — July 2014
Employers in Michigan posted 4 WARN Act notices in July 2014, affecting an estimated 316 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 19% versus July 2013. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 183 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 83 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 35 |
| Retail | 1 | 15 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 183 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 83 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 281 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 35 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 281 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview | 1 | 183 |
| Detroit | 2 | 98 |
| Saline | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 316 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske MSC | Riverview | 183 | Closure | |
| Concessions International | Detroit | 83 | Closure | |
| Scherer & Trier | Saline | 35 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Detroit | 15 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Penske MSC at its Riverview facility, reporting 183 affected workers. Concessions International followed with 83 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 Transportation 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.