Oklahoma Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 4 WARN Act notices in April 2016, covering approximately 237 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 15% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 202 |
| Government | 1 | 35 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 202 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Government reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 3 | 137 |
| Le Flore | 1 | 100 |
Creek absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 3 | 137 |
| Poteau | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenco Plastics | Poteau | 100 | ||
| Chart Industries | Tulsa | 75 | ||
| Tulsa County | Tulsa | 35 | ||
| Coveris | Tulsa | 27 |
Leading the list was Kenco Plastics at its Poteau facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Chart Industries followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.