Michigan Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Michigan logged 3 WARN Act notices in August 2021, involving roughly 228 workers — climbing above July and down 76% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 74 |
| Utilities | 1 | 23 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 131 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 131 |
| Oceana | 1 | 74 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 23 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 131 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 131 |
| Shelby | 1 | 74 |
| Litchfield | 1 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 131 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution | Detroit | 131 | Closure | |
| Cherry Central Cooperative - Oceana Foods | Shelby | 74 | ||
| Metaldyne Powertrain Components, LLC-AAM Driveline | Litchfield | 23 |
The biggest impact was at Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution at its Detroit facility, reporting 131 affected workers. Cherry Central Cooperative - Oceana Foods followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.