Michigan Layoffs — August 2025
Employers in Michigan reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2025, displacing an estimated 291 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 78% versus August 2024. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 109 |
| Utilities | 1 | 37 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 145 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 109 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 2 | 115 |
| Ottawa | 2 | 101 |
| Kent | 1 | 75 |
Macomb was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 115 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Walker | 1 | 75 |
| Warren | 1 | 70 |
| Grand Haven | 1 | 64 |
| New Baltimore | 1 | 45 |
| Holland | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 209 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Logistics | Walker | 75 | Closure | |
| DP World Contract Logistics US | Warren | 70 | Closure | |
| NPR of America | Grand Haven | 64 | Closure | |
| Davalor Mold | New Baltimore | 45 | ||
| Natron Energy | Holland | 37 |
The most significant filing came from CNC Logistics at its Walker facility, reporting 75 affected workers. DP World Contract Logistics US 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 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.