Missouri Layoffs — August 2008
Employers in Missouri filed 3 WARN Act notices in August 2008, impacting roughly 733 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 6% versus August 2007. The average filing covered 244 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 585 |
| Retail | 1 | 148 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 585 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 148 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1 | 465 |
| Jackson | 1 | 148 |
| Christian | 1 | 120 |
Dallas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 465 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1 | 465 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 148 |
| Nixa | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 585 |
| Layoff | 1 | 148 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean Poultry | Buffalo | 465 | Closure | |
| Dillards Store Services | Kansas City | 148 | Layoff | |
| Edco | Nixa | 120 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Petit Jean Poultry at its Buffalo facility, reporting 465 affected workers. Dillards Store Services followed with 148 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.