Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2003
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 19 WARN Act notices in January 2003, displacing an estimated 1,885 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 52% versus January 2002. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 11 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 515 |
| Retail | 5 | 500 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 364 |
| Transportation | 3 | 192 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 180 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 105 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 29 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 515 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 500 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 4 | 726 |
| Allegheny | 3 | 306 |
| Dauphin | 2 | 204 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 180 |
| York | 2 | 164 |
Philadelphia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 726 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 4 | 726 |
| York | 2 | 164 |
| Harrisburg | 1 | 116 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 106 |
| Flourtown | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 8 | 954 |
| Closure | 11 | 931 |
Closures accounted for 49% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Continuing Care Center | Philadelphia | 515 | Layoff | |
| M&T Bank Administration Center | Harrisburg | 116 | Layoff | |
| U.S. Airways (Pittsburgh International Airport) | Pittsburgh | 106 | Layoff | |
| Sodexo | Philadelphia | 105 | Closure | |
| K-Mart Store #3460 | Flourtown | 100 | Closure | |
| K-Mart Store #3102 | York | 100 | Closure | |
| K-Mart Store #4825 | Mill Hall | 100 | Closure | |
| K-Mart Store #3419 | Duquesne | 100 | Closure | |
| K-Mart Store #3928 | Gibsonia | 100 | Closure | |
| Weyerhaeuser (Valley Forge Office) | Wayne | 96 | Closure | |
| Lebro Shirt Mfg | Lukens | 88 | Closure | |
| U.S. Airways (Philadelphia International Airport) | Philadelphia | 83 | Layoff | |
| Central Springer | Lansdale | 80 | Closure | |
| M&T Bank | York | 64 | Layoff | |
| Cannondale Corporation (Cannondale Motorsports Division) | Bedford | 59 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Temple Continuing Care Center at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 515 affected workers. M&T Bank Administration Center followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.