Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2004
Employers in Oklahoma reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2004, displacing an estimated 536 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 50% versus January 2003. The average filing covered 268 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 440 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 96 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 440 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc | 1 | 440 |
| Creek | 1 | 96 |
Pontotoc bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 440 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 1 | 440 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sykes | Ada | 440 | ||
| Tyco Plastics & Adhesives | Tulsa | 96 |
The most significant filing came from Sykes at its Ada facility, reporting 440 affected workers. Tyco Plastics & Adhesives followed with 96 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.