Oklahoma Layoffs — October 2012
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2012, covering approximately 241 workers — marking a decline from September and up 83% versus October 2011. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 115 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 126 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 1 | 126 |
| Craig | 1 | 115 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 126 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 126 |
| Vinita | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHP Billiton | Tulsa | 126 | ||
| Cinch Connectors | Vinita | 115 |
Leading the list was BHP Billiton at its Tulsa facility, reporting 126 affected workers. Cinch Connectors followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.