Pennsylvania Layoffs — February 2001
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 16 WARN Act notices in February 2001, putting at risk an estimated 1,758 workers — down from January. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 16 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 825 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 460 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 273 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 200 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 825 workers across 9 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 460 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 3 | 288 |
| Chester | 2 | 251 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 240 |
| Luzerne | 1 | 230 |
| Northampton | 1 | 200 |
Delaware absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 16% of all affected workers with 288 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Hazleton | 1 | 230 |
| Bethlehem | 1 | 200 |
| Ft. Washington | 1 | 190 |
| New Stanton | 1 | 170 |
| Camp Hill | 2 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 16 | 1,758 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culp | West Hazleton | 230 | Closure | |
| Infonxx | Bethlehem | 200 | Closure | |
| Hartford Customer Service | Ft. Washington | 190 | Closure | |
| GE Financial Assurance | New Stanton | 170 | Closure | |
| Worthington Steel | Malvern | 139 | Closure | |
| Beckett Health Care | Exton | 112 | Closure | |
| Beckett Health Care | Sharon Hill | 111 | Closure | |
| ASF-Keystone | Camp Hill | 109 | Closure | |
| Equity Group PA Division | Folcroft | 100 | Closure | |
| Laubeck | Carbondale | 81 | Closure | |
| Quality Foods | Philadelphia | 80 | Closure | |
| Standard Register | Boothwyn | 77 | Closure | |
| Aetna U.S. Healthcare | King of Prussia | 50 | Closure | |
| Laubenstein Division | Ashland | 43 | Closure | |
| Appleton Papers | Camp Hill | 41 | Closure |
Topping the list was Culp at its West Hazleton facility, reporting 230 affected workers. Infonxx followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.