St. Charles, MO – More than 170 workers in the St. Louis metro area are expected to lose their jobs this summer as a Nike-affiliated facility prepares for layoffs.
According to a WARN notice filed in Missouri, Nike IHM, Inc. (doing business as AirMI) will lay off 172 employees at its St. Charles facility, with cuts taking effect on June 26, 2026. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide advance notice of significant job reductions.
The facility is located in St. Charles County, part of the greater St. Louis region, where the layoffs are expected to impact local households and potentially ripple through surrounding communities. It was not immediately clear which departments or roles would be affected.
Nike IHM, Inc. operates within Nike’s broader logistics and manufacturing network. The company has not publicly detailed the reason for the workforce reduction, and no information was immediately available on whether affected workers will be offered severance, transfers, or retraining support.
According to the filing, the layoffs are scheduled as a single event rather than a phased reduction. Local workforce agencies are typically notified in advance to help coordinate job placement services and unemployment assistance for impacted employees.
Missouri has seen periodic WARN filings across multiple industries in recent years, reflecting broader shifts in supply chains, automation, and corporate restructuring. Economic development officials often monitor such notices closely to assess regional employment trends.
Workers affected by the St. Charles layoffs may be eligible for state and federal assistance programs, including unemployment benefits and job training resources.
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