Missouri Layoffs — September 2014
Employers in Missouri submitted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2014, putting at risk an estimated 436 workers — up substantially from August and down 2% versus September 2013. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 170 |
| Retail | 1 | 100 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 98 |
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 170 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 198 |
| Jackson | 1 | 170 |
| Newton | 1 | 68 |
Saint Louis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 198 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit | 1 | 170 |
| Florissant | 1 | 100 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 98 |
| Neosho | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 436 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Touch Cleaning | Lee's Summit | 170 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Florissant | 100 | Closure | |
| Morrison Healthcare at Saint Louis University Hospital | St. Louis | 98 | Closure | |
| Dallas Airmotive (Premier Turbines) | Neosho | 68 | Closure |
Topping the list was Magic Touch Cleaning at its Lee's Summit facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Kmart followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.