Missouri Layoffs — March 2009
Employers in Missouri posted 4 WARN Act notices in March 2009, affecting an estimated 293 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and down 53% versus March 2008. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 166 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 114 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 13 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 166 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 114 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 127 |
| Greene | 1 | 106 |
| Callaway | 1 | 60 |
Saint Louis felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 127 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 127 |
| Springfield | 1 | 106 |
| Fulton | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 220 |
| Layoff | 2 | 73 |
The high proportion of closures (75% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitrin Direct | St. Louis | 114 | Closure | |
| Interstate Brands | Springfield | 106 | Closure | |
| A.P. Green Refractories | Fulton | 60 | Layoff | |
| Sun Microsystems | St. Louis | 13 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Unitrin Direct at its St. Louis facility, reporting 114 affected workers. Interstate Brands followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.