Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2002
Employers in Oklahoma filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2002, impacting roughly 274 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 75% versus January 2001. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 239 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 35 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 239 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 219 |
| Pontotoc | 2 | 55 |
Cleveland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 219 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 219 |
| Ada | 2 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebecor World | Oklahoma City | 219 | ||
| Hy-Tech Mfg | Ada | 35 | ||
| Hy-Tech Manufacturing | Ada | 20 |
The single largest action involved Quebecor World at its Oklahoma City facility, reporting 219 affected workers. Hy-Tech Mfg followed with 35 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oklahoma'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 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.