Oklahoma Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Oklahoma logged 2 WARN Act notices in September 2018, involving roughly 52 workers and down 95% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 52 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 1 | 30 |
| Pottawatomie | 1 | 22 |
Creek absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 30 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DSystems | Tulsa | 30 | ||
| Shawnee Tubing | Shawnee | 22 |
The biggest impact was at 3DSystems at its Tulsa facility, reporting 30 affected workers. Shawnee Tubing followed with 22 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.