Michigan Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Michigan recorded 6 WARN Act notices in May 2019, covering approximately 605 workers — marking a decline from April and up 524% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 380 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 139 |
| Education | 1 | 86 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 380 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 139 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 2 | 275 |
| Kent | 1 | 115 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 86 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 75 |
| Oakland | 1 | 54 |
Macomb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 275 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 265 |
| Ada | 1 | 115 |
| Ypsilanti | 1 | 86 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 75 |
| Southfield | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 490 |
| Layoff | 1 | 115 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors | Warren | 265 | Closure | |
| Amway | Ada | 115 | Layoff | |
| Durham School Services | Ypsilanti | 86 | Closure | |
| Concerto of Michigan | Kalamazoo | 75 | Closure | |
| Concerto of Michigan | Southfield | 54 | Closure | |
| Concerto of Michigan | Center Line | 10 | Closure |
Leading the list was General Motors at its Warren facility, reporting 265 affected workers. Amway followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.