Missouri Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in Missouri reported 6 WARN Act notices in February 2025, displacing an estimated 623 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and roughly flat versus February 2024. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 254 |
| Transportation | 1 | 239 |
| Education | 1 | 80 |
| Retail | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 254 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 239 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Charles | 1 | 239 |
| Saint Louis | 3 | 229 |
| Phelps | 1 | 105 |
| Jackson | 1 | 50 |
Saint Charles was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 239 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wentzville | 1 | 239 |
| St. Louis | 2 | 152 |
| Rolla | 1 | 105 |
| Earth City | 1 | 77 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 623 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Cooper | Wentzville | 239 | Closure | |
| Royal Canin North America | Rolla | 105 | Closure | |
| Fontbonne University | St. Louis | 80 | Closure | |
| Legacy Pharmaceuticals Solutions | Earth City | 77 | Closure | |
| International Paper | St. Louis | 72 | Closure | |
| True Value | Kansas City | 50 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Jack Cooper at its Wentzville facility, reporting 239 affected workers. Royal Canin North America followed with 105 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.