Michigan Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in July 2021, displacing an estimated 148 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 98% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 78 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 78 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Agriculture reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 78 |
| Oceana | 1 | 70 |
Kent absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 78 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 1 | 78 |
| Shelby | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 70 |
Closures accounted for 47% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal-Mogul Piston Rings | Sparta | 78 | ||
| Cherry Central Cooperative | Shelby | 70 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Federal-Mogul Piston Rings at its Sparta facility, reporting 78 affected workers. Cherry Central Cooperative followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.