Missouri Layoffs — July 2015
Employers in Missouri submitted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2015, putting at risk an estimated 288 workers — up substantially from June and up 330% versus July 2014. The average filing covered 144 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 200 |
| Transportation | 1 | 88 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 200 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Platte | 1 | 200 |
| Jackson | 1 | 88 |
Platte absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 288 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 288 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Sequencing Center | Kansas City | 200 | Closure | |
| Propak Logistics | Kansas City | 88 | Closure |
Topping the list was Woodbridge Sequencing Center at its Kansas City facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Propak Logistics followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Missouri labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.