Missouri Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Missouri reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2011, displacing an estimated 269 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and up 122% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 269 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 269 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1 | 142 |
| Livingston | 1 | 127 |
Butler bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 142 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff | 1 | 142 |
| Chillicothe | 1 | 127 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 269 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Plastics | Poplar Bluff | 142 | Closure | |
| GEAR for Sports | Chillicothe | 127 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Fortis Plastics at its Poplar Bluff facility, reporting 142 affected workers. GEAR for Sports followed with 127 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.