Oklahoma Layoffs — May 2002
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 5 WARN Act notices in May 2002, putting at risk an estimated 633 workers — up substantially from April and down 10% versus May 2001. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 193 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 51 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 193 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 389 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 244 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 389 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2 | 389 |
| Oklahoma City | 3 | 244 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VarTec CRM | Tulsa | 358 | ||
| Fleming | Oklahoma City | 112 | ||
| Fleming | Oklahoma City | 81 | ||
| Vac Magnetics | Oklahoma City | 51 | ||
| Unit Rig/Terex | Tulsa | 31 |
Topping the list was VarTec CRM at its Tulsa facility, reporting 358 affected workers. Fleming followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.