Oklahoma Layoffs — November 2008
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2008, covering approximately 487 workers — marking a decline from October. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 386 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 101 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 386 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 101 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 254 |
| Creek | 1 | 132 |
| Canadian | 1 | 101 |
Cleveland saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 254 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 254 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 132 |
| Yukon | 1 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rail | Oklahoma City | 254 | ||
| Trinity Structural Towers | Tulsa | 132 | ||
| Xerox | Yukon | 101 |
Leading the list was Trinity Rail at its Oklahoma City facility, reporting 254 affected workers. Trinity Structural Towers followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.