Michigan Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Michigan logged 2 WARN Act notices in April 2019, involving roughly 787 workers — falling below March and down 54% versus April 2018. The average filing covered 394 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 703 |
| Transportation | 1 | 84 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 703 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 787 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 787 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 703 |
| Romulus | 1 | 84 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 787 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) | Detroit | 703 | Closure | |
| Falcon Transport | Romulus | 84 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) at its Detroit facility, reporting 703 affected workers. Falcon Transport followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to 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.