Michigan Layoffs — September 2022
Employers in Michigan filed 5 WARN Act notices in September 2022, impacting roughly 591 workers — representing a pullback from August. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 250 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 196 |
| Transportation | 1 | 145 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 250 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 196 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 341 |
| Saint Clair | 2 | 250 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 341 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Port Huron | 2 | 250 |
| Plymouth | 2 | 196 |
| Detroit | 1 | 145 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 270 |
| Layoff | 1 | 98 |
Closures accounted for 46% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Samuel Transport | Detroit | 145 | Closure | |
| Dunn Paper, Inc./DP Holdings | Port Huron | 125 | ||
| Dunn Paper | Port Huron | 125 | Closure | |
| Detdsp | Plymouth | 98 | Layoff | |
| Detdsp | Plymouth | 98 |
The single largest action involved Second Samuel Transport at its Detroit facility, reporting 145 affected workers. Dunn Paper, Inc./DP Holdings followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.