Missouri Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Missouri reported 1 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 283 workers. The average filing covered 283 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
283
Workers Affected
283
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Missouri (DOL/BLS)
3.9%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,156
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.68%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 283 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 283 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timken Belts | Springfield | 283 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Timken Belts at its Springfield facility, reporting 283 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Missouri for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Missouri.