Missouri Layoffs — April 2012
Employers in Missouri filed 7 WARN Act notices in April 2012, impacting roughly 886 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 131% versus April 2011. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 432 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 235 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 119 |
| Transportation | 1 | 100 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 432 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 235 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 3 | 370 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 325 |
| Buchanan | 1 | 100 |
| Jackson | 1 | 56 |
| Miller | 1 | 35 |
Saint Louis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 370 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fenton | 1 | 325 |
| Creve Coeur | 1 | 200 |
| St. Louis | 2 | 170 |
| St. Joseph | 1 | 100 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 561 |
| Layoff | 1 | 325 |
The high proportion of closures (63% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATK (Eagle Industries Unlimited) | Fenton | 325 | Layoff | |
| Ceridian | Creve Coeur | 200 | Closure | |
| Molina Health Care | St. Louis | 119 | Closure | |
| First Student | St. Joseph | 100 | Closure | |
| Wagner Industries | Kansas City | 56 | Closure | |
| Woodstream | St. Louis | 51 | Closure | |
| Results Customer Solutions | Kaiser | 35 | Closure |
The single largest action involved ATK (Eagle Industries Unlimited) at its Fenton facility, reporting 325 affected workers. Ceridian followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.