Missouri Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Missouri reported 5 WARN Act notices in June 2014, displacing an estimated 697 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 79% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 342 |
| Education | 1 | 165 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 130 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 60 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 342 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Education reported 165 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 295 |
| Platte | 1 | 244 |
| Jackson | 1 | 98 |
| Greene | 1 | 60 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 295 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 342 |
| St. Louis | 2 | 295 |
| Springfield | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 409 |
| Layoff | 3 | 288 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetouch Services | Kansas City | 244 | Closure | |
| Aramark Educational Services | St. Louis | 165 | Closure | |
| ConAgra Foods | St. Louis | 130 | Layoff | |
| Asurion | Kansas City | 98 | Layoff | |
| Ozarks Community Hospital | Springfield | 60 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Lifetouch Services at its Kansas City facility, reporting 244 affected workers. Aramark Educational Services followed with 165 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.