Michigan Layoffs — April 2002
Employers in Michigan filed 7 WARN Act notices in April 2002, impacting roughly 620 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 69% versus April 2001. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 517 |
| Retail | 2 | 103 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 517 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 103 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 1 | 194 |
| Macomb | 1 | 150 |
| Oakland | 2 | 103 |
| Ingham | 1 | 95 |
| Huron | 1 | 51 |
Calhoun was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 1 | 194 |
| Clinton Township | 1 | 150 |
| Lansing | 1 | 95 |
| Troy | 1 | 73 |
| Harbor Beach | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 474 |
| Layoff | 2 | 146 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins & Aikman | Marshall | 194 | Closure | |
| Collins & Aikman | Clinton Township | 150 | Closure | |
| ASC Incorporated; Lansing Trim | Lansing | 95 | Layoff | |
| Penske Auto Center Troy | Troy | 73 | Closure | |
| Clements Manufacturing | Harbor Beach | 51 | Layoff | |
| Penske Auto Center Auburn Hills | Auburn Hills | 30 | Closure | |
| Clements Manufacturing | Deckerville | 27 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Collins & Aikman at its Marshall facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Collins & Aikman followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.