Missouri Layoffs — December 2006
Employers in Missouri filed 3 WARN Act notices in December 2006, impacting roughly 422 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 34% versus December 2005. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 312 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 110 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 312 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 175 |
| Greene | 1 | 137 |
| Jackson | 1 | 110 |
Saint Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 175 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wellston | 1 | 175 |
| Marshfield | 1 | 137 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 110 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 285 |
| Layoff | 1 | 137 |
The high proportion of closures (68% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting | Wellston | 175 | Closure | |
| The York Group | Marshfield | 137 | Layoff | |
| Big Sky Distributers | Kansas City | 110 | Closure |
The single largest action involved GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting at its Wellston facility, reporting 175 affected workers. The York Group followed with 137 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.