Michigan Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in September 2018, displacing an estimated 347 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 460% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 56 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 189 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 189 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 102 |
| Oakland | 1 | 56 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 189 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 189 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 102 |
| Madison Heights | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 189 |
| Closure | 2 | 158 |
Closures accounted for 46% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menzies Aviation | Detroit | 189 | Layoff | |
| Great Lakes Coca-Cola | Kalamazoo | 102 | Closure | |
| LenderLive | Madison Heights | 56 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Menzies Aviation at its Detroit facility, reporting 189 affected workers. Great Lakes Coca-Cola followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.