Missouri Layoffs — January 2008
Employers in Missouri posted 7 WARN Act notices in January 2008, affecting an estimated 785 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 21% versus January 2007. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 469 |
| Utilities | 1 | 133 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 133 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 469 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Utilities reported 133 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph | 1 | 250 |
| Jackson | 2 | 183 |
| Buchanan | 1 | 133 |
| Boone | 1 | 89 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 77 |
Randolph absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Moberly | 1 | 250 |
| Kansas City | 2 | 183 |
| Joplin | 1 | 133 |
| Columbia | 1 | 89 |
| Concordia | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 516 |
| Closure | 4 | 269 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dura Automotive | Moberly | 250 | Layoff | |
| Aquila | Kansas City | 133 | Layoff | |
| NCO Financial Systems | Joplin | 133 | Layoff | |
| Salton | Columbia | 89 | Closure | |
| Visteon | Concordia | 77 | Closure | |
| Best Brands | Sedalia | 53 | Closure | |
| Ankmar | Kansas City | 50 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Dura Automotive at its Moberly facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Aquila followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.