Missouri Layoffs — December 2008
Employers in Missouri recorded 10 WARN Act notices in December 2008, covering approximately 2,258 workers — marking a sharp increase from November and up 1252% versus December 2007. The average filing covered 226 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1,532 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 403 |
| Transportation | 2 | 286 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 37 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,532 workers across 6 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 403 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 4 | 888 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 658 |
| Miller | 1 | 422 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 135 |
| Madison | 1 | 80 |
Greene was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 888 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 4 | 888 |
| St. Louis | 3 | 793 |
| Eldon | 1 | 422 |
| Fredericktown | 1 | 80 |
| Independence | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 1,393 |
| Layoff | 4 | 865 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch InBev | St. Louis | 658 | Layoff | |
| Fasco | Eldon | 422 | Closure | |
| Wyndham Vacation Ownership | Springfield | 403 | Closure | |
| Trinity North American Freight Car | Springfield | 206 | Closure | |
| ATC Drivetrain DBA Aaron's Automotive | Springfield | 184 | Closure | |
| National Bedding Company DBA SertaMattress Company | St. Louis | 98 | Closure | |
| Polar Tank Trailer | Springfield | 95 | Layoff | |
| Brown Shoe Transportation | Fredericktown | 80 | Closure | |
| Unilever | Independence | 75 | Layoff | |
| Laird Technologies | St. Louis | 37 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Anheuser-Busch InBev at its St. Louis facility, reporting 658 affected workers. Fasco followed with 422 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Missouri labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.