Michigan Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2011, affecting an estimated 228 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 84% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 146 |
| Transportation | 1 | 82 |
The Government sector saw the heaviest impact with 146 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 1 | 146 |
| Genesee | 1 | 82 |
Lake felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 1 | 146 |
| Grand Blanc | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 228 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Correctional Facility | Baldwin | 146 | Layoff | |
| Schneider Logistics | Grand Blanc | 82 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Northlake Correctional Facility at its Baldwin facility, reporting 146 affected workers. Schneider Logistics followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Government 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.