Oklahoma Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Oklahoma filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2018, impacting roughly 52 workers and down 95% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 52 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 1 | 30 |
| Pottawatomie | 1 | 22 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 30 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DSystems | Tulsa | 30 | ||
| Shawnee Tubing | Shawnee | 22 |
The single largest action involved 3DSystems at its Tulsa facility, reporting 30 affected workers. Shawnee Tubing followed with 22 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.