Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2013
Employers in Oklahoma posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2013, affecting an estimated 223 workers and down 43% versus January 2012. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 132 |
| Retail | 1 | 91 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 132 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 91 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 223 |
Cleveland felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 223 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest City | 1 | 132 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromalloy | Midwest City | 132 | ||
| Sears | Oklahoma City | 91 |
The largest notice was filed by Chromalloy at its Midwest City facility, reporting 132 affected workers. Sears followed with 91 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.