Missouri Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Missouri filed 4 WARN Act notices in April 2013, impacting roughly 377 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 57% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 62 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 61 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 254 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 304 |
| Buchanan | 1 | 62 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 11 |
Jackson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 304 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 304 |
| St. Joseph | 1 | 62 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 305 |
| Layoff | 2 | 72 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School Services | Kansas City | 243 | Closure | |
| Climax Packaging | St. Joseph | 62 | Closure | |
| Lab | Kansas City | 61 | Layoff | |
| Community Development Institute - HEAD START | St. Louis | 11 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Durham School Services at its Kansas City facility, reporting 243 affected workers. Climax Packaging followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.