Missouri Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Missouri posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2017, affecting an estimated 375 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 9% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 375 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 375 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 190 |
| Jackson | 1 | 185 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 190 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Earth City | 1 | 190 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 185 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 375 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg | Earth City | 190 | Closure | |
| Kellogg | Kansas City | 185 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Kellogg at its Earth City facility, reporting 190 affected workers. Kellogg followed with 185 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.