Michigan Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Michigan recorded 1 WARN Act notices in August 2014, covering approximately 109 workers — marking a decline from July and down 81% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 109 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 109 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 109 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 109 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 109 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Airport Operations DIV | Detroit | 109 | Layoff |
Leading the list was United Airlines Airport Operations DIV at its Detroit facility, reporting 109 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.