Michigan Layoffs — April 2001
Employers in Michigan filed 11 WARN Act notices in April 2001, impacting roughly 2,019 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 72% versus April 2000. The average filing covered 184 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 925 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 910 |
| Retail | 1 | 110 |
| Transportation | 1 | 74 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 925 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 910 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 3 | 925 |
| Kent | 2 | 579 |
| Wayne | 2 | 184 |
| Charlevoix | 1 | 119 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 117 |
Oakland felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 925 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 850 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 500 |
| Charlevoix | 1 | 119 |
| E. China Township | 1 | 117 |
| Livonia | 1 | 110 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 1,248 |
| Layoff | 5 | 771 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan National Bank | Farmington Hills | 850 | Closure | |
| Steelcase | Grand Rapids | 500 | Layoff | |
| Hoskins Manufacturing | Charlevoix | 119 | Closure | |
| Innovative Coating | E. China Township | 117 | Layoff | |
| Best Buy | Livonia | 110 | Closure | |
| Brillcast | Wyoming | 79 | Layoff | |
| Ryder Integrated Logistics | Detroit | 74 | Closure | |
| Crown Vantage (Curtis Fine Papers) | Ypsilanti | 57 | Closure | |
| Standard Federal Bank | Troy | 50 | Layoff | |
| Steiger Lumber | Bessemer | 38 | Closure | |
| Standard Federal Bank #340 | Troy | 25 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Michigan National Bank at its Farmington Hills facility, reporting 850 affected workers. Steelcase followed with 500 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.