Missouri Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Missouri reported 7 WARN Act notices in February 2016, displacing an estimated 566 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 509% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 358 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 107 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 101 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 358 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Platte | 2 | 171 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 150 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 101 |
| Barton | 1 | 92 |
| Greene | 1 | 52 |
Platte was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 171 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 3 | 251 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 107 |
| Lamar | 1 | 92 |
| Riverside | 1 | 64 |
| Springfield | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 375 |
| Layoff | 1 | 52 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Sequencing Center | Kansas City | 107 | Closure | |
| Ascension Senior Living DBA Alexian Brothers Community Service | St. Louis | 101 | Closure | |
| Thorco Industries | Lamar | 92 | Closure | |
| ConAgra Foods | St. Louis | 75 | Closure | |
| Conagra Brands | St. Louis | 75 | ||
| Faurecia | Riverside | 64 | ||
| Watts Regulator | Springfield | 52 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Woodbridge Sequencing Center at its Kansas City facility, reporting 107 affected workers. Ascension Senior Living DBA Alexian Brothers Community Service followed with 101 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.