Michigan Layoffs — November 2025
Employers in Michigan recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2025, covering approximately 1,372 workers — marking a sharp increase from October and down 53% versus November 2024. The average filing covered 457 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 1,305 |
| Transportation | 1 | 67 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,305 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 1,305 |
| Kent | 1 | 67 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 1,305 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 1,305 |
| Wyoming | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 165 |
| Layoff | 1 | 67 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors | Detroit | 1,140 | ||
| Oakland Stamping LLC DBA Autokiniton | Detroit | 165 | Closure | |
| United Parcel Services (UPS) | Wyoming | 67 | Layoff |
Leading the list was General Motors at its Detroit facility, reporting 1,140 affected workers. Oakland Stamping LLC DBA Autokiniton followed with 165 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.