Missouri Layoffs — June 2025
Employers in Missouri filed 4 WARN Act notices in June 2025, impacting roughly 648 workers — representing a notable rise over May and up 76% versus June 2024. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 336 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 135 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 84 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 336 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 135 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 471 |
| Saint Charles | 1 | 93 |
| Franklin | 1 | 84 |
Saint Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 471 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 471 |
| O'Fallon | 1 | 93 |
| Union | 1 | 84 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 648 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke’s Episcopal - Presbyterian Hospital | St. Louis | 336 | Closure | |
| Nordstrom | St. Louis | 135 | Closure | |
| Cenlar | O'Fallon | 93 | Closure | |
| Pharma Tech Industries | Union | 84 | Closure |
The single largest action involved St. Luke’s Episcopal - Presbyterian Hospital at its St. Louis facility, reporting 336 affected workers. Nordstrom followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Missouri labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.