Missouri Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Missouri filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2009, impacting roughly 238 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 80% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 110 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 128 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 1 | 128 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 110 |
Greene felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1 | 128 |
| Eureka | 1 | 110 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 238 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Wireless | Springfield | 128 | Closure | |
| Visteon | Eureka | 110 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Verizon Wireless at its Springfield facility, reporting 128 affected workers. Visteon followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.