Michigan Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Michigan recorded 3 WARN Act notices in September 2018, covering approximately 347 workers — marking a decline from August and up 460% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 56 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 189 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 189 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 102 |
| Oakland | 1 | 56 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 189 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 189 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 102 |
| Madison Heights | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 189 |
| Closure | 2 | 158 |
Closures accounted for 46% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menzies Aviation | Detroit | 189 | Layoff | |
| Great Lakes Coca-Cola | Kalamazoo | 102 | Closure | |
| LenderLive | Madison Heights | 56 | Closure |
Leading the list was Menzies Aviation at its Detroit facility, reporting 189 affected workers. Great Lakes Coca-Cola followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.