Michigan Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Michigan recorded 3 WARN Act notices in December 2019, covering approximately 1,381 workers — marking a sharp increase from November and down 23% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 460 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1,286 |
| Government | 1 | 58 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 37 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,286 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Government reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 1,344 |
| Oakland | 1 | 37 |
Wayne saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 1,344 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ecorse | 1 | 1,286 |
| Detroit | 1 | 58 |
| Troy | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 1,344 |
| Layoff | 1 | 37 |
The high proportion of closures (97% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Steel | Ecorse | 1,286 | Closure | |
| Focus Hope Companies | Detroit | 58 | Closure | |
| Motus One (ESI) | Troy | 37 | Layoff |
Leading the list was U.S. Steel at its Ecorse facility, reporting 1,286 affected workers. Focus Hope Companies followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.