Missouri Layoffs — March 2008
Employers in Missouri reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2008, displacing an estimated 617 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 44% versus March 2007. The average filing covered 206 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 511 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 66 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 511 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 1 | 511 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 106 |
Greene was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 511 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1 | 511 |
| Hazelwood | 1 | 66 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 617 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargill Meat Solutions (Willow Brook Foods) | Springfield | 511 | Closure | |
| Coventry Health Care | Hazelwood | 66 | Closure | |
| GMAC Financial Services | Chesterfield | 40 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Cargill Meat Solutions (Willow Brook Foods) at its Springfield facility, reporting 511 affected workers. Coventry Health Care followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.