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Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. is grappling with a significant budget deficit and has laid off a third of its staff. The agency's financial troubles stem from expired COVID-19 recovery funds and accounting missteps. Key leadership positions, including CEO and CFO, are vacant or have recently changed. Despite these challenges, interim leadership asserts that direct services to Detroiters remain unaffected. The agency is now focused on cost-cutting, fundraising, and filling critical leadership roles.

https://outliermedia.org/detroit-at-work-job-training-unemployment/

General Motors has laid off approximately 500 to 600 employees, primarily in information technology roles. The terminations occurred after employees received an unexpected virtual meeting invitation. Artificial intelligence played a role in the decision, though it was not the sole factor. Affected employees are being offered severance packages and outplacement services. Despite these cuts, GM continues to hire for IT positions, including those focused on AI.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/gm-layoffs-ai-severance.html

Has anyone heard anything regarding the closure of 3M ASD Detroit site? They run 3000 grit all the way down to 12 grit and I’m curious to know why close a place that can do what most if not any other site can’t do? Very strange choice considering the number for M10 are absolutely horrendous. But more so there’s really been no talks about the closure considering they make a huge bulk of a certain product that any other site has been able to make.. they’ve tried but nobody can do it.

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 food item. This has drawn unexpected attention to the cultural impact of the merger. The public's reaction highlights the deep connection between community identity and local businesses. The situation has become a talking point beyond the financial implications of the deal.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2026/07/16/fifth-third-comerica-bank-purchase-american-coney-island-cincinnai-chili-tim-spence-grace-keros/90908987007/

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 network reviews. Huntington Bank will continue to operate a significant branch network in the state.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2026/07/13/huntington-bank-to-close-13-michigan-branches-several-in-metro-detroit/90906653007/

General Motors laid off over 1,000 workers at its Detroit Factory ZERO. The company then introduced 50 AI-powered collaborative robots at the same plant. GM stated the layoffs were temporary and unrelated to the new machines. UAW leaders expressed outrage, believing automation is displacing human labor. The union also faces internal controversies and leadership disputes.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/gm-layoffs-spark-uaw-backlash-amid-robot-rollout/gm-GM40D9CBE5?gemSnapshotKey=GM40D9CBE5-snapshot-0

General Motors is adding cobots to its Factory Zero. These collaborative robots are being introduced in Detroit. The factory previously experienced significant layoffs. The United Auto Workers union is expressing displeasure. UAW's concern stems from the automation and job impact.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing-logistics/automotive/cdb-gm-cobots-rankle-uaw-20260616/

Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis reduced their American professional staff. More than twenty thousand individuals were affected by these cuts. General Motors made the deepest personnel cuts. Ford and Stellantis also decreased their employee totals. AI and other tech advancements contribute to these staff reductions.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.bitget.com/amp/news/detail/12560605414080

General Motors announced a new round of layoffs. This adds to ongoing workforce reductions across the Big Three automakers. Richard W. Paul & Associates launched "Big Three Retiree." This free platform offers resources for Ford, GM, and Stellantis employees. It helps workers navigate pensions, buyouts, and retirement planning.

Detroit, MI

https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/healthcare/articles/gm-announces-round-layoffs-michigan-183000073.html

General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees. These cuts impact its information technology operations. The reductions began on Monday. Around 500 to 600 employees are largely affected. The automaker aims to cut redundancies and reevaluate workforce needs.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/gm-layoffs.html

Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. (DESC) is addressing a significant budget deficit. The agency laid off 46 full-time employees, about one-third of its staff. The deficit resulted from accounting mistakes and expiring federal COVID-19 funds. Its CEO resigned, and the Chief Financial Officer position remains vacant. Interim leadership is working to stabilize operations and address remaining challenges.

Detroit, Michigan

https://outliermedia.org/detroit-at-work-job-training-unemployment/

2 plant closings announced in the past few weeks. What plant will be next?

Buried in the PowerPoint today, 1.3B for restructuring charges including layoffs. Coming soon to Europe and Detroit!

Anyone from Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center here on the layoff website? let's start a thread.

facility closing... shutting down a multi-building manufacturing site

by the time they are done there will be 170 layoffs

https://www.thedrive.com/news/let-china-come-in-to-us-auto-industry-trump-says-while-in-detroit-tds

While in Detroit, Michigan speaking to the Detroit Economic Club President Trump said, “If they want to come in and build a plant and hire you and hire your friends and your neighbors, that’s great, I love that,” followed by “let China come in, let Japan come in;” Japanese automakers have auto factories in the U.S. today.

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/trump-visit-ford-factory-promote-manufacturing-detroit-129154657

Don’t let your guard down around there, especially after dark.
As of mid-December 2025, the Detroit Police Department reported:
241 burglaries,
662 vehicle thefts,
39 s-X as--ult cases,
116 robberies,
6 homic--es

The Detroit Police Department's 3rd Precinct proactively patrols the area, to combat property crime, which is the most prevalent crime reported in Corktown.'

Due to the huge losses on the Ford Lightening, Ford needs to cut office facilities expenses. Ford's turning the building heat off for the remainder of the Winter in the Train Station office.

Ford’s $19.5 Billion write-down marks the largest impairment taken by a company in Detroit’s history!

Bill and Farley should be getting an award!

General Motors is laying off about1,200 workers in Detroit due to slowing demand for electric vehicles

https://apnews.com/article/gm-layoffs-ev-battery-plants-30792ad41c5148fb5528a2d0bcc0b59b

After Simon’s takeover ofTaubman, more than 100 positions have been eliminated in Detroit. The layoffs are due to permanent closure + consolidation of mall operations. Not sure about the total number of people that are being cut

Have not seen or heard anything on this here? No one commenting, Detroit media silent...as usual.

Just Heard there will be buyouts in 2026 for UAW members. Not sure about all details, but the request will be sent out to see who’s interested.