Michigan Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Michigan filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2015, impacting roughly 32 workers — representing a pullback from October and down 89% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 16 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 32 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 32 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee | 1 | 26 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 6 |
Genesee bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 26 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | 1 | 26 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 32 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Components Carrier | Flint | 26 | Layoff | |
| Automotive Components Carrier | Saginaw | 6 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Automotive Components Carrier at its Flint facility, reporting 26 affected workers. Automotive Components Carrier followed with 6 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.