Michigan Layoffs — December 2001
Employers in Michigan logged 3 WARN Act notices in December 2001, involving roughly 215 workers — falling below November. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 190 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 190 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Professional Services reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien | 1 | 170 |
| Oakland | 1 | 25 |
| Kent | 1 | 20 |
Berrien felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 1 | 170 |
| Rochester Hills | 1 | 25 |
| Rockford | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 170 |
| Layoff | 2 | 45 |
The high proportion of closures (79% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telex Communications | Buchanan | 170 | Closure | |
| HDS Services | Rochester Hills | 25 | Layoff | |
| Wolverine World Wide | Rockford | 20 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Telex Communications at its Buchanan facility, reporting 170 affected workers. HDS Services followed with 25 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to 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.