Oklahoma Layoffs — October 2001
Employers in Oklahoma reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2001, displacing an estimated 120 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and up 79% versus October 2000. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 120 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 120 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3 | 120 |
Cleveland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 3 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcore America | Oklahoma City | 50 | ||
| Wellcore | Oklahoma City | 38 | ||
| WellCore | Oklahoma City | 32 |
The most significant filing came from Wellcore America at its Oklahoma City facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Wellcore followed with 38 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.