Oklahoma Layoffs — March 2002
Employers in Oklahoma posted 6 WARN Act notices in March 2002, affecting an estimated 498 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and up 84% versus March 2001. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 300 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 38 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 300 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 38 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 4 | 300 |
| Creek | 1 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 38 |
Cleveland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2 | 220 |
| Mid West City | 1 | 90 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 80 |
| Pona City | 1 | 70 |
| Bethany | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt & Whitney Services | Tulsa | 160 | ||
| Kmart | Mid West City | 90 | ||
| Kmart | Oklahoma City | 80 | ||
| Kmart | Pona City | 70 | ||
| Kmart | Tulsa | 60 | ||
| Gulfstream Aerospace | Bethany | 38 |
The largest notice was filed by Pratt & Whitney Services at its Tulsa facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Kmart followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.