Missouri Layoffs — June 2023
Employers in Missouri recorded 3 WARN Act notices in June 2023, covering approximately 801 workers — marking a decline from May and up 49% versus June 2022. The average filing covered 267 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 715 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 85 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 715 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 715 |
| Saint Charles | 1 | 85 |
| Jackson | 1 | 1 |
Saint Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 715 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 1 | 715 |
| St. Charles | 1 | 85 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 800 |
| Layoff | 1 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Aerospace | Hazelwood | 715 | Closure | |
| Windsor Estates | St. Charles | 85 | Closure | |
| Bitwise Industries | Kansas City | 1 | Layoff |
Leading the list was GKN Aerospace at its Hazelwood facility, reporting 715 affected workers. Windsor Estates followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.