Missouri Layoffs — January 2012
Employers in Missouri recorded 3 WARN Act notices in January 2012, covering approximately 229 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 69% versus January 2011. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 229 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 229 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 1 | 89 |
| Camden | 1 | 75 |
| Platte | 1 | 65 |
Jasper bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 89 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin | 1 | 89 |
| Camdenton | 1 | 75 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 164 |
| Layoff | 1 | 65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertainTeed | Joplin | 89 | Closure | |
| Galva Foam | Camdenton | 75 | Closure | |
| Multi-Color | Kansas City | 65 | Layoff |
Leading the list was CertainTeed at its Joplin facility, reporting 89 affected workers. Galva Foam followed with 75 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.