Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2003
Employers in Oklahoma filed 1 WARN Act notices in August 2003, impacting roughly 246 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 310% versus August 2002. The average filing covered 246 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 246 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 246 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 1 | 246 |
Coal absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 246 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 1 | 246 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Jeanswear (Wrangler) | Ada | 246 |
The single largest action involved VF Jeanswear (Wrangler) at its Ada facility, reporting 246 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.