Metro Detroit Auto Plant Announces Mass Layoffs

HAZEL PARK, MI — An Oakland County auto plant is planning to lay off more than 100 workers, according to a WARN Act notice.

Avancez, a General Motors supplier, is planning to cut their second shift at their Hazel Park plant located at 1430 E. 10 Mile Road due to slower electric vehicle production, according to a Crain's report.

The company said the move will permanently lay off at least 143 workers. They did note that number could change depending on transfers or resignations before the layoff. The layoffs are expected to take effect on or shortly after Dec. 5.

The company also noted most of the employees are represented by UAW Local 155, but "there is no contract in place yet and therefore, no direction on bumping rights," the company wrote in a letter.

More than 100 positions affected are either assembler/sequencer or mobile equipment operator.

The layoffs come just a month after General Motors said it will lay off roughly 1,200 workers at its all-electric assembly plant in Detroit due to a slowing U.S. electric vehicle market.