Michigan Layoffs — April 2005
Employers in Michigan recorded 11 WARN Act notices in April 2005, covering approximately 841 workers — marking a decline from March and down 57% versus April 2004. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 441 |
| Retail | 4 | 275 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 125 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 441 workers across 6 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 275 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 200 |
| Wayne | 4 | 169 |
| Branch | 1 | 125 |
| Monroe | 1 | 121 |
| Ottawa | 2 | 95 |
Kent felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | 200 |
| Detroit | 2 | 139 |
| Union City | 1 | 125 |
| Monroe | 1 | 121 |
| Holland | 2 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 580 |
| Layoff | 4 | 261 |
The high proportion of closures (69% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Department Store | Wyoming | 200 | Closure | |
| Griswold Machine & Engineering | Union City | 125 | Closure | |
| Lear | Monroe | 121 | Closure | |
| Motor City Central Parking | Detroit | 94 | Layoff | |
| Basf | Southfield | 72 | Layoff | |
| Johnson Controls | Holland | 60 | Layoff | |
| Active USA | Ypsilanti | 59 | Closure | |
| Food Basics 557 | Detroit | 45 | Closure | |
| Johnson Controls | Holland | 35 | Layoff | |
| Food Basics #563 | Highland Park | 20 | Closure | |
| Food Basics #550 | Wayne | 10 | Closure |
Leading the list was Rogers Department Store at its Wyoming facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Griswold Machine & Engineering followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.