Michigan Layoffs — July 2014
Employers in Michigan reported 4 WARN Act notices in July 2014, displacing an estimated 316 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 19% versus July 2013. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 183 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 83 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 35 |
| Retail | 1 | 15 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 183 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 83 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 281 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 35 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 281 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview | 1 | 183 |
| Detroit | 2 | 98 |
| Saline | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 316 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske MSC | Riverview | 183 | Closure | |
| Concessions International | Detroit | 83 | Closure | |
| Scherer & Trier | Saline | 35 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Detroit | 15 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Penske MSC at its Riverview facility, reporting 183 affected workers. Concessions International followed with 83 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 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.