Michigan Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in October 2024, affecting an estimated 353 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 89% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 220 |
| Transportation | 1 | 90 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 43 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 220 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 2 | 195 |
| Monroe | 1 | 90 |
| Bay | 1 | 43 |
| Sanilac | 1 | 25 |
Macomb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 195 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Center Line | 1 | 100 |
| Sterling Heights | 1 | 95 |
| Temperance | 1 | 90 |
| Bay City | 1 | 43 |
| Sandusky | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 115 |
| Closure | 1 | 95 |
Closures accounted for 27% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodecia Automotive Detroit | Center Line | 100 | ||
| Spencer/Butcher Group Assemble Rite | Sterling Heights | 95 | Closure | |
| Syncreon (DP World) | Temperance | 90 | Layoff | |
| McLaren Bay Special Care | Bay City | 43 | ||
| Vibracoustic USA | Sandusky | 25 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Sodecia Automotive Detroit at its Center Line facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Spencer/Butcher Group Assemble Rite followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.