Missouri Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Missouri reported 4 WARN Act notices in June 2018, displacing an estimated 726 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 384% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 182 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 533 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 136 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 57 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 533 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 136 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 378 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 291 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 57 |
Kansas City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 378 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 378 |
| St. Louis | 2 | 212 |
| Earth City | 1 | 136 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 378 |
| Closure | 2 | 193 |
Closures accounted for 27% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| syncreon, U.S. (Updated 04/01/2019) | Kansas City | 378 | Layoff | |
| American Airlines | St. Louis | 155 | ||
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company - Earth City | Earth City | 136 | Closure | |
| Hard Rock Cafe - St. Louis | St. Louis | 57 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from syncreon, U.S. (Updated 04/01/2019) at its Kansas City facility, reporting 378 affected workers. American Airlines followed with 155 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.