Missouri Layoffs — June 2008
Employers in Missouri posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2008, affecting an estimated 467 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 |
| Education | 1 | 68 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 334 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Education reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 318 |
| Scott | 1 | 84 |
| Platte | 1 | 65 |
Saint Louis was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
The largest notice was filed by 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 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.