Missouri Layoffs — October 2006
Employers in Missouri filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2006, impacting roughly 277 workers — representing a pullback from September. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 250 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 250 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 27 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 1 | 250 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 27 |
Crawford bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 90% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 1 | 250 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 250 |
| Layoff | 1 | 27 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Parts, Inc. (Affinia) | Cuba | 250 | Closure | |
| RSM Employer Services | Maryland Heights | 27 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Brake Parts, Inc. (Affinia) at its Cuba facility, reporting 250 affected workers. RSM Employer Services followed with 27 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Missouri'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 Missouri. 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 Missouri WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.