Oklahoma Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2009, putting at risk an estimated 163 workers — down from March and up 133% versus April 2008. The average filing covered 163 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 163 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 163 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 1 | 163 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 163 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 163 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Zink | Tulsa | 163 |
Topping the list was John Zink at its Tulsa facility, reporting 163 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.