Michigan Layoffs — February 2000
Employers in Michigan filed 6 WARN Act notices in February 2000, impacting roughly 734 workers — representing a pullback from January. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 301 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 213 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 160 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 301 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 213 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 3 | 228 |
| Chippewa | 1 | 213 |
| Kent | 1 | 160 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 133 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 228 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie | 1 | 213 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 160 |
| Grand Haven | 1 | 133 |
| Rochester Hills | 1 | 102 |
| Lake Orion | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 734 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Tech Team | Sault Ste. Marie | 213 | Closure | |
| Villa Elizabeth | Grand Rapids | 160 | Closure | |
| Grand Haven Brass Foundry | Grand Haven | 133 | Closure | |
| TRW Automotive | Rochester Hills | 102 | Closure | |
| M.C. Aerospace | Lake Orion | 66 | Closure | |
| Mark Travel | Southfield | 60 | Closure |
The single largest action involved GE Tech Team at its Sault Ste. Marie facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Villa Elizabeth followed with 160 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.