Missouri Layoffs — October 2013
Employers in Missouri recorded 3 WARN Act notices in October 2013, covering approximately 313 workers — marking a decline from September and up 31% versus October 2012. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 313 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 313 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 263 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 50 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 263 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum | 1 | 209 |
| Arnold | 1 | 54 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 313 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Run Company (Herculaneum Smelting Division) | Herculaneum | 209 | Closure | |
| NJVC, LLC (Arnold Printing) | Arnold | 54 | Closure | |
| RockTenn | St. Louis | 50 | Closure |
Leading the list was Doe Run Company (Herculaneum Smelting Division) at its Herculaneum facility, reporting 209 affected workers. NJVC, LLC (Arnold Printing) followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.