Michigan Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in Michigan reported 5 WARN Act notices in September 2015, displacing an estimated 803 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and up 27% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 161 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 429 |
| Utilities | 1 | 245 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 129 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 429 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Utilities reported 245 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 2 | 420 |
| Oakland | 2 | 260 |
| Kent | 1 | 123 |
Macomb bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 420 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 245 |
| Romeo | 1 | 175 |
| Orion Township | 1 | 131 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 129 |
| Wyoming | 1 | 123 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 429 |
| Layoff | 2 | 374 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerlink | Warren | 245 | Layoff | |
| Stant USA | Romeo | 175 | Closure | |
| SuDan | Orion Township | 131 | Closure | |
| Aramark | Auburn Hills | 129 | Layoff | |
| Leon Interiors | Wyoming | 123 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Powerlink at its Warren facility, reporting 245 affected workers. Stant USA followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.