Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2013
Employers in Oklahoma reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2013, displacing an estimated 223 workers and down 43% versus January 2012. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 132 |
| Retail | 1 | 91 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 132 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 91 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 223 |
Cleveland saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 223 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest City | 1 | 132 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromalloy | Midwest City | 132 | ||
| Sears | Oklahoma City | 91 |
The most significant filing came from Chromalloy at its Midwest City facility, reporting 132 affected workers. Sears followed with 91 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.