Northpointe Bank has announced significant permanent layoffs affecting 338 employees. These job reductions will impact staff across three of the bank's locations. The company's Grand Rapids headquarters and its 28th Street branch are among the... — read more 

Dakkota Integrated Systems will close its Detroit plant, resulting in 397 layoffs. The closure is attributed to the loss of contracts for instrument panels for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. The plant's shutdown will occur in two phases... — read more 

ADAC Automotive will close its Saranac facility on June 30, 2027. This closure will result in layoffs for 87 employees and 10 contract positions. The company cited significant industry transformations and changing customer demands as reasons for the... — read more 

Trinity Health is eliminating over 500 technology roles as it outsources IT operations. Niagara Bottling will close a facility, resulting in 86 job losses. FKA Distributing Co., parent of Homedics, is also cutting 34 positions due to financial... — read more 

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is implementing layoffs affecting up to 15% of its staff due to decreased revenue. This reduction comes amidst legislative review of corporate incentives and an ongoing criminal investigation into a... — read more 

The Crumbl cookie chain has closed at least 57 locations nationwide in 2026 due to financial challenges. Co-founders stepped down in May, and the company reported a significant decline in sales and traffic. Layoffs have affected employees and... — read more 

Approximately 350 employees at General Motors' Lansing Grand River plant are reportedly facing temporary layoffs. This situation arises as production of the Cadillac CT5 concludes with no immediate successor scheduled. The plant could remain idle for... — read more 

Kern J.G. Enterprise Inc. is permanently laying off 156 workers from its Sterling Heights factory. The automotive parts supplier cited unforeseeable business circumstances for the decision. Ford Motor Co. canceled its business dealings with the... — read more 

State Representative John Roth has introduced a new bill to safeguard unemployment benefits for seasonal workers. House Bill 6420 aims to amend Michigan law to include weather as a valid reason for waiving job-search requirements during temporary... — read more 

Michigan's unemployment rate stands at 5%, placing it third highest nationally, though this figure is historically low. An economist notes the market is unpredictable due to factors like aging demographics and a decrease in job seekers. Rising... — read more 

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced significant job reductions at its Portage manufacturing facility. Approximately 150 employees will be affected by these layoffs. Company officials cited decreased production volumes due to lower demand for... — read more 

Two Michigan auto parts manufacturers and a health tech firm are implementing significant workforce reductions. Lear Corporation will close its Sterling Heights plant, leading to 67 job losses. Dakkota Integrated Systems is also shutting down its... — read more 

Bridgeport Township is confronting significant budget shortfalls that may necessitate layoffs within the police department. The interim township manager stated that federal ARPA funds, previously used to cover deficits, have been depleted... — read more 

Dakkota Integrated Systems LLC will close its Lansing facility on December 31st. This closure will result in 67 job losses. The affected positions include operators, material handlers, and team leads. Other roles such as manufacturing engineers and... — read more 

Four companies announced significant workforce reductions across Michigan in September. SK Siltron CSS is closing its Bay County facility, impacting 140 employees due to shifts in the electric vehicle market. Kroger will close a Flint Township store... — read more 

Michigan's economic development agency faces financial challenges due to a significant drop in payments from Native American tribes. Several tribes are withholding tens of millions of dollars, contributing to recent layoffs. This reduction in funding... — read more 

Over 640 employees will be laid off across two companies in western Wayne County. Trinity Health will eliminate 557 positions at its Livonia headquarters. Niagara Bottling LLC is cutting 86 jobs at its Plymouth facility. These layoffs are scheduled... — read more 

A federal lawsuit claims Ford Motor Company used a rigged performance rating system to conduct a "soft layoff." The complaint alleges that HR instructed managers to give employees bad ratings to justify terminations. This system allegedly targeted... — read more 

Trinity Health has announced the layoff of 557 employees, directly attributing the decision to federal cuts in Medicare and Medicaid. These cuts stem from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which significantly reduces Medicaid funding over the next... — read more 

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. will reduce its workforce by up to 15 percent. This decision stems from funding constraints and declining revenues. The agency stated its core mission of supporting businesses and communities remains a... — read more 

Rugged Liner, a subsidiary of RealTruck, will eliminate 90 positions at its Owosso facilities. The affected employees include production assemblers and machine operators. These layoffs are scheduled to occur in March 2027. The company has not... — read more 

They are back at it - 500 people are being cut. More outsourcing, the good old cookie cutter pattern - send jobs offshore and penny pinch. Execs are getting paid, patients and workers pay the price. It's so bad, and this has to stop at some time. It... — read more 

Trinity Health is implementing significant workforce reductions, impacting 557 employees in Livonia. These layoffs are a direct result of the organization's decision to outsource its information and technology services. The affected positions span... — read more 

Private equity firms are increasingly impacting Michigan's manufacturing sector through acquisitions and consolidations. This ownership model often leads to increased efficiency, which can result in significant layoffs. Companies like Trystar and... — read more 

T-Mobile is implementing a round of store closures and employee layoffs this fall. The company will be shutting down seven locations in Washington state. These closures will result in the layoff of 77 employees. Michigan stores are not affected by... — read more 

Two companies announced significant workforce reductions in Michigan during August. Groupe Beneteau, a French boat manufacturer, closed its Cadillac plant, impacting 239 employees. This closure followed 50 years of operation in the community... — read more 

Companies in Michigan are increasingly pointing to artificial intelligence as the reason for recent layoffs. However, experts suggest that the reality behind these workforce reductions is more complicated than just AI. While AI plays a role, other... — read more 

General Motors will implement 350 layoffs at two Lansing facilities starting January 14, 2027. These job reductions are expected to impact local businesses beyond the affected employees. Experts note that smaller suppliers heavily reliant on GM could... — read more 

General Motors is laying off 350 workers at two Lansing facilities. These layoffs are a result of a significant investment to retool the plants for future Cadillac sedan production. The affected employees will be impacted starting in mid-January. GM... — read more 

Dearborn officials have approved over $11 million for library renovations at two branches. This funding will modernize the Bryant and Esper library locations. However, the project will temporarily lead to layoffs for approximately 40 part-time... — read more 

Cumulus Media has recently implemented a series of layoffs across its operations. The exact number of employees affected nationwide is still being determined. Several individuals have confirmed their departure from the company this week. These cuts... — read more 

District Health Department No. 4 has successfully addressed its budget deficit through a combination of administrative actions, new funding, and staff reductions. The department eliminated one IT position and reduced another's pay, while also cutting... — read more 

New regulations in Michigan have increased the weekly job search requirements for individuals receiving unemployment benefits. Claimants must now complete three work search activities per week to maintain eligibility. The updated laws also provide... — read more 

Republic National Distributing Company has issued conditional layoff notices to 641 employees across five Michigan facilities. These notices are linked to a potential sale of the company's operations in control states. The transaction is with... — read more 

Fifth Third Bancorp is implementing further workforce reductions following its acquisition of Comerica Bank. The bank will eliminate 234 positions at a former Comerica operations center. This latest action brings the total number of job cuts in... — read more 

The acquisition of Comerica by Fifth Third Bank has generated significant local discussion. While the disappearance of a long-standing financial institution is noted, the controversy has escalated due to a perceived slight against a beloved local... — read more 

A new state budget has provided crucial funding for Genesee County's prosecutor's office. This development averts the threat of layoffs for 32 employees. The funding supports a program aimed at adding staff to prosecutor offices in high-crime areas... — read more 

Huntington Bank will close thirteen branches across Michigan. The majority of these closures will occur on August 28th. Two specific locations in Troy and Traverse City will close in November. The bank stated these decisions are part of regular... — read more 

Local manufacturing leaders are stepping up to assist employees facing job losses at Four Winns. B & P Manufacturing is actively recruiting and encouraging displaced workers to apply for open positions. A dedicated job fair is scheduled to connect... — read more 

A significant fire at its Grand Rapids warehouse has forced Notions Marketing to cancel all orders and lay off approximately 200 employees. The accidental blaze, believed to be caused by an internal electrical failure following a power surge, has... — read more