Pennsylvania Layoffs — November 2002
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 15 WARN Act notices in November 2002, impacting roughly 2,146 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 50% versus November 2001. The average filing covered 143 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1,492 |
| Transportation | 2 | 359 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 100 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 100 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 57 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,492 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 359 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 2 | 857 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 362 |
| York | 1 | 197 |
| Monroe | 1 | 184 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 176 |
Lancaster bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 857 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 1 | 800 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 362 |
| York | 1 | 197 |
| East Stroudsburg | 1 | 184 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 176 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 8 | 1,595 |
| Closure | 7 | 551 |
Closures accounted for 26% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyeth Pharmaceuticals | Marietta | 800 | Layoff | |
| DynKePRO | York | 197 | Layoff | |
| Mack Printing Company/Cadmus Speciality Publications | East Stroudsburg | 184 | Closure | |
| U.S. Airways (Philadelphia International Airport) | Philadelphia | 183 | Layoff | |
| U.S. Airways (Pittsburgh International Airport) | Pittsburgh | 176 | Layoff | |
| Marcegaglia, USA, Inc. (Greenville Plant) | Greenville | 100 | Closure | |
| Mellon Bank (Collections and Disbursements Department) | Philadelphia | 100 | Layoff | |
| OSI Strategic Receivables Outsourcing | Lehigh Valley | 100 | Closure | |
| Simkar | Philadelphia | 79 | Layoff | |
| Terrace Restaurant at Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square | 57 | Layoff | |
| Tetley USA | Williamsport | 57 | Closure | |
| Wise Foods, Inc. (Quinlan Pretzel Division) | Denver | 57 | Closure | |
| TRACO Skytech Systems | Bloomsburg | 35 | Closure | |
| Carlisle FoodService Products | Erie | 18 | Closure | |
| Ericsson, Inc. (AT&T) | Norristown | 3 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Wyeth Pharmaceuticals at its Marietta facility, reporting 800 affected workers. DynKePRO followed with 197 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.