Missouri Layoffs — June 2008
Employers in Missouri recorded 4 WARN Act notices in June 2008, covering approximately 467 workers — marking a decline from May and up 135% versus June 2007. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 334 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 334 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 318 |
| Scott | 1 | 84 |
| Platte | 1 | 65 |
Saint Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 318 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 1 | 250 |
| Sikeston | 1 | 84 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 68 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 318 |
| Layoff | 2 | 149 |
The high proportion of closures (68% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear | Bridgeton | 250 | Closure | |
| Cott Beverages | Sikeston | 84 | Layoff | |
| Findlay | Chesterfield | 68 | Closure | |
| QualServ | Kansas City | 65 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Lear at its Bridgeton facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Cott Beverages followed with 84 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.