Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2010
Employers in Oklahoma posted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2010, affecting an estimated 458 workers and down 6% versus January 2009. The average filing covered 153 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 358 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 100 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 358 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 306 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 152 |
Creek felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 306 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2 | 306 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeledyne | Tulsa | 206 | ||
| RTX | Oklahoma City | 152 | ||
| Blue Cross/Blue Shield | Tulsa | 100 |
The largest notice was filed by Zeledyne at its Tulsa facility, reporting 206 affected workers. RTX followed with 152 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.