Michigan Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Michigan submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2019, putting at risk an estimated 787 workers — down from March and down 54% versus April 2018. The average filing covered 394 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 703 |
| Transportation | 1 | 84 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 703 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 787 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 787 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 703 |
| Romulus | 1 | 84 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 787 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) | Detroit | 703 | Closure | |
| Falcon Transport | Romulus | 84 | Closure |
Topping the list was Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) at its Detroit facility, reporting 703 affected workers. Falcon Transport followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.