Oklahoma Layoffs — November 2008
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2008, putting at risk an estimated 487 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 386 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 101 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 386 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 101 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 254 |
| Creek | 1 | 132 |
| Canadian | 1 | 101 |
Cleveland felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 254 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 254 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 132 |
| Yukon | 1 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rail | Oklahoma City | 254 | ||
| Trinity Structural Towers | Tulsa | 132 | ||
| Xerox | Yukon | 101 |
Topping the list was Trinity Rail at its Oklahoma City facility, reporting 254 affected workers. Trinity Structural Towers followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.