Michigan Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Michigan reported 4 WARN Act notices in June 2016, displacing an estimated 980 workers — signaling an acceleration from May. The average filing covered 245 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 760 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 120 |
| Utilities | 1 | 100 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 760 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 2 | 800 |
| Clinton | 1 | 120 |
| Oakland | 1 | 60 |
Midland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 800 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 2 | 800 |
| St. Johns | 1 | 120 |
| Novi | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 180 |
| Layoff | 1 | 100 |
Closures accounted for 18% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Chemical | Midland | 700 | ||
| Turning Point Youth Center | St. Johns | 120 | Closure | |
| Xalt Energy | Midland | 100 | Layoff | |
| Frank W. Kerr | Novi | 60 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Dow Chemical at its Midland facility, reporting 700 affected workers. Turning Point Youth Center followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.