Michigan Layoffs — December 2003
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in December 2003, impacting roughly 250 workers — representing a pullback from November and down 32% versus December 2002. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 129 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 73 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 40 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 8 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 129 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 73 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 129 |
| Kent | 1 | 73 |
| Ingham | 1 | 40 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 8 |
Macomb bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 129 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Clemens | 1 | 129 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 73 |
| Okemos | 1 | 40 |
| Battle Creek | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raytheon Technical Services | Mt. Clemens | 129 | Closure | |
| Venture | Grand Rapids | 73 | Closure | |
| Farmer Jack | Okemos | 40 | Closure | |
| McCamly Plaza Hotel | Battle Creek | 8 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Raytheon Technical Services at its Mt. Clemens facility, reporting 129 affected workers. Venture followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.