Missouri Layoffs — October 2008
Employers in Missouri reported 7 WARN Act notices in October 2008, displacing an estimated 1,035 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and up 204% versus October 2007. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 427 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 377 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 141 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 427 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 377 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis City | 2 | 447 |
| Polk | 1 | 163 |
| Cole | 1 | 144 |
| Greene | 1 | 141 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 90 |
Saint Louis City bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 447 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 447 |
| Bolivar | 1 | 163 |
| Jefferson City | 1 | 144 |
| Springfield | 1 | 141 |
| Florissant | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 638 |
| Closure | 3 | 397 |
Closures accounted for 38% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts | St. Louis | 377 | Layoff | |
| Tracker Marine Group | Bolivar | 163 | Closure | |
| Johnson Controls | Jefferson City | 144 | Closure | |
| CFI (Central Florida Investments) | Springfield | 141 | Layoff | |
| Sears Holdings | Florissant | 90 | Closure | |
| Grossman Iron & Steel | St. Louis | 70 | Layoff | |
| DANA - Light Axle Products | Columbia | 50 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Hyatt Hotels & Resorts at its St. Louis facility, reporting 377 affected workers. Tracker Marine Group followed with 163 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.