Michigan Layoffs — December 2006
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2006, affecting an estimated 285 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 146% versus December 2005. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 170 |
| Transportation | 1 | 115 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 170 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 170 |
| Macomb | 1 | 115 |
Jackson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 170 |
| Warren | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 285 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edscha | Jackson | 170 | Closure | |
| Macy's North Distribution Center | Warren | 115 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Edscha at its Jackson facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Macy's North Distribution Center followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.