Oklahoma Layoffs — March 2011
Employers in Oklahoma posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2011, affecting an estimated 106 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and down 68% versus March 2010. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 63 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 43 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 63 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 43 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adair | 1 | 63 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 43 |
Adair bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ponca City | 1 | 63 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Systems Components | Ponca City | 63 | ||
| L-3 Stratis | Oklahoma City | 43 |
The largest notice was filed by Air Systems Components at its Ponca City facility, reporting 63 affected workers. L-3 Stratis followed with 43 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Oklahoma, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.