Michigan Layoffs — August 2006
Employers in Michigan submitted 7 WARN Act notices in August 2006, putting at risk an estimated 507 workers — down from July and up 27% versus August 2005. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 256 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 95 |
| Transportation | 1 | 84 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 72 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 256 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 95 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1 | 158 |
| Berrien | 1 | 95 |
| Wayne | 1 | 84 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 72 |
| Macomb | 1 | 65 |
Ottawa saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | 1 | 158 |
| Benton Harbor | 1 | 95 |
| Livonia | 1 | 84 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 72 |
| Sterling Heights | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 422 |
| Layoff | 2 | 85 |
The high proportion of closures (83% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ottawa | Grand Haven | 158 | Closure | |
| Aramark | Benton Harbor | 95 | Closure | |
| AAR Cargo Services | Livonia | 84 | Closure | |
| AT&T | Saginaw | 72 | Closure | |
| Mayco Plastics | Sterling Heights | 65 | Layoff | |
| Robert Bosch | Kentwood | 20 | Layoff | |
| Autodie International | Grand Rapids | 13 | Closure |
Topping the list was Eagle Ottawa at its Grand Haven facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Aramark followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.