Missouri Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Missouri reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2015, displacing an estimated 529 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 34% versus May 2014. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 262 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 228 |
| Utilities | 1 | 39 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 262 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 228 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 301 |
| Greene | 1 | 201 |
| Henry | 1 | 27 |
Saint Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 301 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 262 |
| Springfield | 1 | 201 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 39 |
| Clinton | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 490 |
| Layoff | 1 | 39 |
The high proportion of closures (93% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony's Medical Center | St. Louis | 262 | Closure | |
| Nortek Air Solutions DBA Mammoth | Springfield | 201 | Closure | |
| SunEdison | Maryland Heights | 39 | Layoff | |
| Schreiber Foods | Clinton | 27 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from St. Anthony's Medical Center at its St. Louis facility, reporting 262 affected workers. Nortek Air Solutions DBA Mammoth followed with 201 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.