Missouri Layoffs — November 2014
Employers in Missouri reported 7 WARN Act notices in November 2014, displacing an estimated 816 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and up 455% versus November 2013. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 444 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 298 |
| Transportation | 1 | 74 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 444 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 298 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 4 | 444 |
| Cooper | 1 | 240 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 132 |
Greene bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 444 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 4 | 444 |
| Boonville | 1 | 240 |
| Overland | 1 | 74 |
| Earth City | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 742 |
| Layoff | 1 | 74 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordyne | Boonville | 240 | Closure | |
| Dillon Stores No. 102 | Springfield | 120 | Closure | |
| Dillon Stores No. 103 | Springfield | 119 | Closure | |
| Dillon Stores No. 112 | Springfield | 109 | Closure | |
| Dillon Stores No. 107 | Springfield | 96 | Closure | |
| Access Courier | Overland | 74 | Layoff | |
| Raven Industries | Earth City | 58 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Nordyne at its Boonville facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Dillon Stores No. 102 followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Missouri labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.