Missouri Layoffs — June 2011
Employers in Missouri reported 4 WARN Act notices in June 2011, displacing an estimated 264 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 45% versus June 2010. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 191 |
| Retail | 1 | 73 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 191 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Retail reported 73 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 3 | 191 |
| Platte | 1 | 73 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 191 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 1 | 74 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 73 |
| Fenton | 1 | 63 |
| Earth City | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 191 |
| Layoff | 1 | 73 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Furniture | Bridgeton | 74 | Closure | |
| CVS Health | Kansas City | 73 | Layoff | |
| American Furniture | Fenton | 63 | Closure | |
| American Furniture | Earth City | 54 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from American Furniture at its Bridgeton facility, reporting 74 affected workers. CVS Health followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.