Missouri Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Missouri recorded 7 WARN Act notices in October 2009, covering approximately 658 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 36% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 296 |
| Utilities | 1 | 210 |
| Transportation | 1 | 116 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 36 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 296 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Utilities reported 210 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 2 | 251 |
| Saint Francois | 1 | 210 |
| Douglas | 1 | 116 |
| Randolph | 1 | 45 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 31 |
Marion absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 251 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 1 | 210 |
| Monroe City | 1 | 130 |
| Hannibal | 1 | 121 |
| Ava | 1 | 116 |
| Moberly | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 658 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayPower | Farmington | 210 | Closure | |
| Monroe Consolidated | Monroe City | 130 | Closure | |
| Buckhorn Rubber Products | Hannibal | 121 | Closure | |
| Emerson Transportation Division | Ava | 116 | Closure | |
| Brown Corporation of Moberly, The (purchased by MATCOR) | Moberly | 45 | Closure | |
| Emerson Climate Technologies | St. Louis | 31 | Closure | |
| Stephens Media | Pineville | 5 | Closure |
Leading the list was PlayPower at its Farmington facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Monroe Consolidated followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.