Michigan Layoffs — August 2003
Employers in Michigan submitted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2003, putting at risk an estimated 574 workers — down from July and down 67% versus August 2002. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 383 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 130 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 383 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 1 | 225 |
| Oakland | 2 | 200 |
| Branch | 1 | 88 |
| Wayne | 1 | 61 |
Eaton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 225 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 1 | 225 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 130 |
| Coldwater | 1 | 88 |
| Southfield | 1 | 70 |
| Westland | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 313 |
| Layoff | 3 | 261 |
The high proportion of closures (55% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Products | Charlotte | 225 | Closure | |
| Citi Mortgage | Farmington Hills | 130 | Layoff | |
| Metal Powder Components | Coldwater | 88 | Closure | |
| Federal Mogul | Southfield | 70 | Layoff | |
| SRI Surgical Express | Westland | 61 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Philips Products at its Charlotte facility, reporting 225 affected workers. Citi Mortgage followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.