Missouri Layoffs — May 2007
Employers in Missouri submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2007, putting at risk an estimated 265 workers — down from April and up 194% versus May 2006. The average filing covered 265 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 265 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 265 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 1 | 265 |
Greene absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 265 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1 | 265 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 265 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman/Interconnect Technologies | Springfield | 265 | Closure |
Topping the list was Northrop Grumman/Interconnect Technologies at its Springfield facility, reporting 265 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.