Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 4 WARN Act notices in August 2017, covering approximately 156 workers and up 23% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 85 |
| Retail | 1 | 46 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 85 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 46 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3 | 106 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 50 |
Cleveland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 3 | 106 |
| Owasso | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Steak and poultry | Owasso | 50 | ||
| Kmart | Oklahoma City | 46 | ||
| Dal-Tile (Mohawk Industries) | Oklahoma City | 35 | ||
| ILD Stratus | Oklahoma City | 25 |
Leading the list was National Steak and poultry at its Owasso facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Kmart followed with 46 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Oklahoma labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.