Michigan Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in October 2015, affecting an estimated 885 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 2% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 177 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 787 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 98 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 787 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 98 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 4 | 787 |
| Macomb | 1 | 98 |
Oakland saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 787 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion | 2 | 657 |
| Center Line | 1 | 98 |
| Oxford | 1 | 65 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 657 |
| Closure | 3 | 228 |
Closures accounted for 26% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMOrion Assembly | Lake Orion | 538 | Layoff | |
| GM Orion Assembly (Subsystems) | Lake Orion | 119 | Layoff | |
| Astadia | Center Line | 98 | Closure | |
| Parker Hannifin | Oxford | 65 | Closure | |
| FTE Automotive USA | Auburn Hills | 65 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by GMOrion Assembly at its Lake Orion facility, reporting 538 affected workers. GM Orion Assembly (Subsystems) followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.