Michigan Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Michigan filed 11 WARN Act notices in April 2024, impacting roughly 615 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 110% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 227 |
| Transportation | 3 | 179 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 132 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
| Education | 1 | 6 |
| Utilities | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 227 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 179 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 202 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 117 |
| Macomb | 1 | 114 |
| Kent | 1 | 102 |
| Genesee | 1 | 34 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 202 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 132 |
| Holland | 1 | 117 |
| Warren | 1 | 114 |
| Walker | 1 | 102 |
| Belleville | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 493 |
| Layoff | 3 | 122 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Services Group | Detroit | 132 | Closure | |
| Trendway | Holland | 117 | Closure | |
| RXO Managed Transport | Warren | 114 | Layoff | |
| MHS Conveyor | Walker | 102 | Closure | |
| A2Mac1 | Belleville | 70 | Closure | |
| First Student | Linden | 34 | Closure | |
| Pharmerica Logistic Services | Midland | 31 | Closure | |
| Concordia University | Ann Arbor | 6 | Layoff | |
| Dexter Stamping | Jackson | 6 | Closure | |
| MPS Allegan | Lansing | 2 | Layoff | |
| Volta Charging Industries | San Francisco | 1 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Trinity Services Group at its Detroit facility, reporting 132 affected workers. Trendway followed with 117 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.