Employers in Missouri reported 3 WARN Act notices in June 2023, displacing an estimated 801 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 49% versus June 2022. The average filing covered 267 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 715 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 85 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 715 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 85 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 715 |
| St. Charles | 1 | 85 |
| Jackson | 1 | 1 |
St. Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 715 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 1 | 715 |
| St. Charles | 1 | 85 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 800 |
| Layoff | 1 | 1 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Aerospace | Hazelwood | 715 | Closure | 2023-06-23 |
| Windsor Estates | St. Charles | 85 | Closure | 2023-06-02 |
| Bitwise Industries | Kansas City | 1 | Layoff | 2023-06-15 |
The most significant filing came from GKN Aerospace at its Hazelwood facility, reporting 715 affected workers. Windsor Estates followed with 85 workers.
The numbers illustrate 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.
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