Michigan Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2021, displacing an estimated 223 workers and roughly flat versus October 2020. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 86 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 35 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 102 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 121 |
| Lapeer | 1 | 102 |
Wayne saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 121 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Imlay City | 1 | 102 |
| Livonia | 1 | 86 |
| Detroit | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 223 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Bus Facility | Imlay City | 102 | Closure | |
| McKesson | Livonia | 86 | Closure | |
| First Nation Group | Detroit | 35 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Champion Bus Facility at its Imlay City facility, reporting 102 affected workers. McKesson followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.