Missouri Layoffs — November 2006
Employers in Missouri submitted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2006, putting at risk an estimated 114 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 111 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 111 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 3 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clay | 1 | 111 |
| Pettis | 1 | 3 |
Clay absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 111 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City | 1 | 111 |
| Sedalia | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 114 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altivity Packaging | North Kansas City | 111 | Closure | |
| Burr Wolff | Sedalia | 3 | Closure |
Topping the list was Altivity Packaging at its North Kansas City facility, reporting 111 affected workers. Burr Wolff followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.