Kansas Layoffs — September 2006
Employers in Kansas submitted 3 WARN Act notices in September 2006, putting at risk an estimated 513 workers — down from August and up 483% versus September 2005. The average filing covered 171 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 422 |
| Retail | 1 | 91 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 422 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 91 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 2 | 331 |
| Johnson | 1 | 182 |
Wyandotte absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 331 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 331 |
| Olathe | 1 | 182 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate-Palmolive | Kansas City | 240 | ||
| Suntron - Midwest Operation | Olathe | 182 | ||
| Cosentino's Food Stores/Price Chopper | Kansas City | 91 |
Topping the list was Colgate-Palmolive at its Kansas City facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Suntron - Midwest Operation followed with 182 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kansas'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 Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.