Missouri Layoffs — September 2007
Employers in Missouri submitted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2007, putting at risk an estimated 640 workers — down from August and down 18% versus September 2006. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 516 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 124 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 516 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 3 | 624 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 16 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 624 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 606 |
| Buckner | 1 | 18 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 550 |
| Layoff | 1 | 90 |
The high proportion of closures (86% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovaStar | Kansas City | 516 | Closure | |
| Wagner Industries | Kansas City | 90 | Layoff | |
| Curt Bean Lumber | Buckner | 18 | Closure | |
| Sun Microsystems | St. Louis | 16 | Closure |
Topping the list was NovaStar at its Kansas City facility, reporting 516 affected workers. Wagner Industries followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.