Michigan Layoffs — April 2007
Employers in Michigan filed 8 WARN Act notices in April 2007, impacting roughly 2,798 workers — representing a notable rise over March and up 197% versus April 2006. The average filing covered 350 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 1,564 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 657 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 577 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,564 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 657 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 1,587 |
| Oakland | 2 | 577 |
| Cass | 1 | 293 |
| Lenawee | 1 | 160 |
| Sanilac | 1 | 117 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 1,587 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 1,500 |
| Troy | 1 | 419 |
| Dowagiac | 1 | 293 |
| Tecumseh | 1 | 160 |
| Madison Heights | 1 | 158 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 2,638 |
| Layoff | 1 | 160 |
The high proportion of closures (94% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital | Detroit | 1,500 | Closure | |
| Abn Amro | Troy | 419 | Closure | |
| Ameriwood Industries | Dowagiac | 293 | Closure | |
| Tecumseh Products | Tecumseh | 160 | Layoff | |
| Abn Amro | Madison Heights | 158 | Closure | |
| Deckerville Metal Systems | Deckerville | 117 | Closure | |
| Johnson Controls | Plymouth | 87 | Closure | |
| Litchfield Nursing & Rehab Center | Hillsdale | 64 | Closure |
The single largest action involved St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital at its Detroit facility, reporting 1,500 affected workers. Abn Amro followed with 419 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.