Employers in Michigan reported 19 WARN Act notices in March 2009, displacing an estimated 2,133 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 97% versus March 2008. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 10 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 626 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 535 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 5 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 626 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 535 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 598 |
| Muskegon | 2 | 276 |
| Jackson | 2 | 211 |
| Midland | 1 | 186 |
| St. Joseph | 1 | 150 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 598 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 598 |
| Muskegon | 1 | 236 |
| Jackson | 2 | 211 |
| Coleman | 1 | 186 |
| Sturgis | 1 | 150 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 9 | 1,402 |
| Closure | 10 | 731 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technicolor Video Services of Michigan | Detroit | 563 | Layoff | 2009-03-17 |
| Sappi Paper | Muskegon | 236 | Layoff | 2009-03-02 |
| Sparton Electronics | Jackson | 206 | Closure | 2009-03-04 |
| Robinson Industries | Coleman | 186 | Layoff | 2009-03-05 |
| Penguin Inc. LLC | Sturgis | 150 | Layoff | 2009-03-13 |
| Hydro Aluminum | Adrian | 141 | Closure | 2009-03-31 |
| Android Industries, LLC | Warren | 102 | Closure | 2009-03-23 |
| Safariland, LLC | Central Lake | 89 | Closure | 2009-03-05 |
| Flint Journal | Flint | 82 | Layoff | 2009-03-23 |
| Valley Publishing | Bay City | 63 | Layoff | 2009-03-23 |
| Mantex Corporation | Imlay City | 60 | Closure | 2009-03-05 |
| Cequent Performance Products | Tekonsha | 50 | Layoff | 2009-03-10 |
| Nisshinbo Automotive Corp | Sterling Heights | 47 | Closure | 2009-03-06 |
| Center Manufacturing | Wayland | 46 | Closure | 2009-03-10 |
| Michigan Casting Center | Fruitport | 40 | Layoff | 2009-03-06 |
The most significant filing came from Technicolor Video Services of Michigan at its Detroit facility, reporting 563 affected workers. Sappi Paper followed with 236 workers.
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.
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