Missouri Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Missouri filed 7 WARN Act notices in October 2009, impacting roughly 658 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 36% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 296 |
| Utilities | 1 | 210 |
| Transportation | 1 | 116 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 36 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 296 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Utilities reported 210 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 2 | 251 |
| Saint Francois | 1 | 210 |
| Douglas | 1 | 116 |
| Randolph | 1 | 45 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 31 |
Marion bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 251 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 1 | 210 |
| Monroe City | 1 | 130 |
| Hannibal | 1 | 121 |
| Ava | 1 | 116 |
| Moberly | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 658 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayPower | Farmington | 210 | Closure | |
| Monroe Consolidated | Monroe City | 130 | Closure | |
| Buckhorn Rubber Products | Hannibal | 121 | Closure | |
| Emerson Transportation Division | Ava | 116 | Closure | |
| Brown Corporation of Moberly, The (purchased by MATCOR) | Moberly | 45 | Closure | |
| Emerson Climate Technologies | St. Louis | 31 | Closure | |
| Stephens Media | Pineville | 5 | Closure |
The single largest action involved PlayPower at its Farmington facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Monroe Consolidated followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.