Employers in Missouri posted 7 WARN Act notices in January 2007, affecting an estimated 990 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 153 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 96 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 153 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Admin & Support Services reported 96 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City | 2 | 438 |
| Boone | 1 | 260 |
| Taney | 2 | 152 |
| Howell | 1 | 80 |
| Laclede | 1 | 60 |
St. Louis City bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 438 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 438 |
| Columbia | 1 | 260 |
| Branson | 2 | 152 |
| West Plains | 1 | 80 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 60 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 990 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Mogul | St. Louis | 285 | Closure | 2007-01-29 |
| Collins & Aikman | Columbia | 260 | Closure | 2007-01-10 |
| Hilton dba Embassy Suites Hotel | St. Louis | 153 | Closure | 2007-01-29 |
| Marriott International, Inc. MVCI Horizons Branson Call Center | Branson | 96 | Closure | 2007-01-19 |
| AXIO (Edco Group Inc.) | West Plains | 80 | Closure | 2007-01-19 |
| Moeller Marine | Lebanon | 60 | Closure | 2007-01-31 |
| Marriott International, Inc. MVCI Horizons Branson Sales Center | Branson | 56 | Closure | 2007-01-19 |
The largest notice was filed by Federal Mogul at its St. Louis facility, reporting 285 affected workers. Collins & Aikman followed with 260 workers.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.
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