Michigan Layoffs — November 2025
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2025, displacing an estimated 1,372 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 53% versus November 2024. The average filing covered 457 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 1,305 |
| Transportation | 1 | 67 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,305 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 1,305 |
| Kent | 1 | 67 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 1,305 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 1,305 |
| Wyoming | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 165 |
| Layoff | 1 | 67 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors | Detroit | 1,140 | ||
| Oakland Stamping LLC DBA Autokiniton | Detroit | 165 | Closure | |
| United Parcel Services (UPS) | Wyoming | 67 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from General Motors at its Detroit facility, reporting 1,140 affected workers. Oakland Stamping LLC DBA Autokiniton followed with 165 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.