Missouri Layoffs — July 2009
Employers in Missouri submitted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2009, putting at risk an estimated 170 workers — down from June and down 96% versus July 2008. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 86 |
| Transportation | 1 | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 26 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 86 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 144 |
| Platte | 1 | 26 |
Saint Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 144 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 144 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 144 |
| Closure | 1 | 26 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apria Healthcare | St. Louis | 86 | Layoff | |
| United Airlines | St. Louis | 58 | Layoff | |
| Sony Electronics | Kansas City | 26 | Closure |
Topping the list was Apria Healthcare at its St. Louis facility, reporting 86 affected workers. United Airlines followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.