Oklahoma Layoffs — November 2003
Employers in Oklahoma posted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2003, affecting an estimated 288 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and down 18% versus November 2002. The average filing covered 144 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 207 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 207 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee | 1 | 207 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 81 |
Muskogee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 207 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee | 1 | 207 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schrader Bridgeport | Muskogee | 207 | ||
| Heartland/Schaller Anderson | Oklahoma City | 81 |
The largest notice was filed by Schrader Bridgeport at its Muskogee facility, reporting 207 affected workers. Heartland/Schaller Anderson followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.