Oklahoma Layoffs — March 2003
Employers in Oklahoma filed 5 WARN Act notices in March 2003, impacting roughly 820 workers — representing a notable rise over February and up 65% versus March 2002. The average filing covered 164 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 540 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 106 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 540 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 4 | 736 |
| Creek | 1 | 84 |
Cleveland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 90% of all affected workers with 736 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 2 | 540 |
| Tulsa | 2 | 174 |
| Pona City | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestica | Oklahoma City | 450 | ||
| Conoco / Phillips | Pona City | 106 | ||
| Kmart | Tulsa | 90 | ||
| Sara Lee Coffee and Tea | Oklahoma City | 90 | ||
| WorldCom | Tulsa | 84 |
The single largest action involved Celestica at its Oklahoma City facility, reporting 450 affected workers. Conoco / Phillips followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.