Missouri Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Missouri reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2010, displacing an estimated 800 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 46% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 400 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 485 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 315 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 485 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 315 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 1 | 485 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 315 |
Newton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 485 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho | 1 | 485 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 315 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 485 |
| Layoff | 1 | 315 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Rivers Foods | Neosho | 485 | Closure | |
| Forest Park Hospital | St. Louis | 315 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Twin Rivers Foods at its Neosho facility, reporting 485 affected workers. Forest Park Hospital followed with 315 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.