Missouri Layoffs — April 2008
Employers in Missouri filed 4 WARN Act notices in April 2008, impacting roughly 834 workers — representing a notable rise over March and down 26% versus April 2007. The average filing covered 208 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 681 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 153 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 681 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 153 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 743 |
| Cape Girardeau | 1 | 55 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 36 |
Saint Louis felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 743 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 1 | 681 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 62 |
| Cape Girardeau | 1 | 55 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 798 |
| Closure | 1 | 36 |
Closures accounted for 4% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Union | Bridgeton | 681 | Layoff | |
| HALO Branded Solutions | Maryland Heights | 62 | Layoff | |
| HAVCO Wood Products | Cape Girardeau | 55 | Layoff | |
| Spring Air | St. Louis | 36 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Western Union at its Bridgeton facility, reporting 681 affected workers. HALO Branded Solutions followed with 62 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 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.