Missouri Layoffs — May 2009
Employers in Missouri submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2009, putting at risk an estimated 345 workers — down from April and down 55% versus May 2008. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 259 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 86 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 259 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 186 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 86 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 73 |
Monroe bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 186 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe City | 1 | 186 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 86 |
| Bridgeton | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 259 |
| Layoff | 1 | 86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Industries | Monroe City | 186 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | St. Louis | 86 | Layoff | |
| Formtek Inc. (Mestek) | Bridgeton | 73 | Closure |
Topping the list was Pace Industries at its Monroe City facility, reporting 186 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.