Michigan Layoffs — August 2007
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in August 2007, impacting roughly 531 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 5% versus August 2006. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 358 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 132 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 358 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 132 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1 | 300 |
| Oakland | 2 | 173 |
| Kent | 1 | 58 |
Ottawa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | 1 | 300 |
| Wixom | 1 | 132 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 58 |
| Troy | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 531 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Donnelly | Grand Haven | 300 | Closure | |
| GM Creative Services Operation | Wixom | 132 | Closure | |
| Janesville Acoustics | Grand Rapids | 58 | Closure | |
| HomeView Lending | Troy | 41 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Magna Donnelly at its Grand Haven facility, reporting 300 affected workers. GM Creative Services Operation followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.