Missouri Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Missouri posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2015, affecting an estimated 214 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 46% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 214 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 214 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clay | 1 | 180 |
| Cape Girardeau | 1 | 34 |
Clay saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| No. Kansas City | 1 | 180 |
| Scott City | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 180 |
| Closure | 1 | 34 |
Closures accounted for 16% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inteva Products | No. Kansas City | 180 | Layoff | |
| Silgan Plastics | Scott City | 34 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Inteva Products at its No. Kansas City facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Silgan Plastics followed with 34 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.