Missouri Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Missouri filed 4 WARN Act notices in June 2018, impacting roughly 726 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 384% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 182 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 533 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 136 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 57 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 533 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 136 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 378 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 291 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 57 |
Kansas City bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 378 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 378 |
| St. Louis | 2 | 212 |
| Earth City | 1 | 136 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 378 |
| Closure | 2 | 193 |
Closures accounted for 27% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| syncreon, U.S. (Updated 04/01/2019) | Kansas City | 378 | Layoff | |
| American Airlines | St. Louis | 155 | ||
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company - Earth City | Earth City | 136 | Closure | |
| Hard Rock Cafe - St. Louis | St. Louis | 57 | Closure |
The single largest action involved syncreon, U.S. (Updated 04/01/2019) at its Kansas City facility, reporting 378 affected workers. American Airlines followed with 155 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.