Missouri Layoffs — October 2007
Employers in Missouri recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2007, covering approximately 340 workers — marking a decline from September and up 23% versus October 2006. The average filing covered 170 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 240 |
| Retail | 1 | 100 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 240 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | 240 |
| Saint Louis Coun | 1 | 100 |
Boone bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1 | 240 |
| Florrisant | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 240 |
| Closure | 1 | 100 |
Closures accounted for 29% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M - Columbia | Columbia | 240 | Layoff | |
| Dierbergs | Florrisant | 100 | Closure |
Leading the list was 3M - Columbia at its Columbia facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Dierbergs followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.