Michigan Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Michigan reported 6 WARN Act notices in May 2016, displacing an estimated 617 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 45% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 160 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 121 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 94 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 92 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 160 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2 | 193 |
| Wayne | 1 | 160 |
| Kent | 1 | 150 |
| Berrien | 1 | 92 |
| Genesee | 1 | 22 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 1 | 160 |
| Kentwood | 1 | 150 |
| Rochester | 1 | 99 |
| Troy | 1 | 94 |
| Niles | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 341 |
| Layoff | 3 | 276 |
The high proportion of closures (55% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder | Trenton | 160 | Layoff | |
| Bosch Emissions Systems US (BESU) | Kentwood | 150 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Rochester | 99 | Closure | |
| Enviro-Clean | Troy | 94 | Layoff | |
| Alphabroder | Niles | 92 | Closure | |
| McLaren Flint Food & Nutrition Service | Flint | 22 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Ryder at its Trenton facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Bosch Emissions Systems US (BESU) followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.