Missouri Layoffs — June 2017
Employers in Missouri filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2017, impacting roughly 150 workers — representing a pullback from May and down 39% versus June 2016. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 2 | 150 |
The Agriculture sector led the way in workforce reductions with 150 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wright | 2 | 150 |
Wright absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Grove | 2 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 150 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grisham Farm Transportation | Mountain Grove | 95 | Closure | |
| Grisham Farm Products | Mountain Grove | 55 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Grisham Farm Transportation at its Mountain Grove facility, reporting 95 affected workers. Grisham Farm Products followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture 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.