Michigan Layoffs — August 2011
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in August 2011, displacing an estimated 262 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 54% versus August 2010. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 104 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 158 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 1 | 158 |
| Wayne | 1 | 84 |
| Schoolcraft | 1 | 20 |
Washtenaw was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 158 |
| Canton | 1 | 84 |
| Manistique | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 178 |
| Closure | 1 | 84 |
Closures accounted for 32% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad | Ann Arbor | 158 | Layoff | |
| Durcon | Canton | 84 | Closure | |
| Manistique Papers | Manistique | 20 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Randstad at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Durcon followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.