Michigan Layoffs — June 2008
Employers in Michigan reported 7 WARN Act notices in June 2008, displacing an estimated 611 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 85% versus June 2007. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 188 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 185 |
| Transportation | 1 | 142 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 188 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 185 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2 | 242 |
| Wayne | 1 | 142 |
| Macomb | 1 | 78 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 60 |
| Jackson | 1 | 50 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 242 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 1 | 185 |
| Detroit | 1 | 142 |
| Warren | 1 | 78 |
| Albion | 1 | 60 |
| Clarkston | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 551 |
| Layoff | 1 | 60 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handleman | Troy | 185 | Closure | |
| Spirit Airlines | Detroit | 142 | Closure | |
| Guardian Automotive | Warren | 78 | Closure | |
| Brazeway | Albion | 60 | Layoff | |
| Plastech Engineered Products | Clarkston | 57 | Closure | |
| Kaneka | Jackson | 50 | Closure | |
| Plastech | Grandville | 39 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Handleman at its Troy facility, reporting 185 affected workers. Spirit Airlines followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.