Oklahoma Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Oklahoma filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2009, impacting roughly 268 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 135% versus June 2008. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 168 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 100 |
The Construction sector led the way in workforce reductions with 168 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 1 | 168 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 100 |
Creek felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 168 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 168 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Group | Tulsa | 168 | ||
| Life Insurance Operations | Oklahoma City | 100 |
The single largest action involved Shaw Group at its Tulsa facility, reporting 168 affected workers. Life Insurance Operations followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Construction 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.