Michigan Layoffs — November 2012
Employers in Michigan posted 11 WARN Act notices in November 2012, affecting an estimated 500 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and down 39% versus November 2011. The average filing covered 45 workers, with 11 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11 | 500 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 500 workers across 11 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 311 |
| Oakland | 1 | 58 |
| Kent | 1 | 42 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 22 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 18 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 311 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia | 2 | 249 |
| Detroit | 1 | 62 |
| Troy | 1 | 58 |
| Wyoming | 1 | 42 |
| Marysville | 1 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 11 | 500 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awrey Bakeries | Livonia | 203 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Detroit | 62 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Troy | 58 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Livonia | 46 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Wyoming | 42 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Marysville | 22 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Saginaw | 18 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Kalamazoo | 15 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Lansing | 13 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Cadillac | 11 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Flint | 10 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Awrey Bakeries at its Livonia facility, reporting 203 affected workers. Hostess Brands followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.