Michigan Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Michigan submitted 3 WARN Act notices in September 2009, putting at risk an estimated 513 workers — down from August and down 54% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 171 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 269 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 90 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 269 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 154 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 269 |
| Wayne | 1 | 154 |
| Baraga | 1 | 90 |
Oakland felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 269 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 269 |
| Detroit | 1 | 154 |
| Baraga | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 359 |
| Layoff | 1 | 154 |
The high proportion of closures (70% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Logistics | Auburn Hills | 269 | Closure | |
| Ameriprise Financial | Detroit | 154 | Layoff | |
| Terex Handlers | Baraga | 90 | Closure |
Topping the list was Ryder Logistics at its Auburn Hills facility, reporting 269 affected workers. Ameriprise Financial followed with 154 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.