Missouri Layoffs — June 2010
Employers in Missouri filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2010, impacting roughly 483 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 63% versus June 2009. The average filing covered 161 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 417 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 417 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 1 | 343 |
| Linn | 1 | 74 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 66 |
Greene absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 343 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1 | 343 |
| Marceline | 1 | 74 |
| Manchester | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 483 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Cup | Springfield | 343 | Closure | |
| Herff Jones | Marceline | 74 | Closure | |
| Select Medical | Manchester | 66 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Solo Cup at its Springfield facility, reporting 343 affected workers. Herff Jones followed with 74 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.