Pennsylvania Layoffs — April 2003
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 22 WARN Act notices in April 2003, affecting an estimated 2,965 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 181% versus April 2002. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 15 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1,805 |
| Transportation | 4 | 771 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 161 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 122 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 68 |
| Education | 4 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,805 workers across 10 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 771 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Centre | 1 | 673 |
| Mercer | 3 | 587 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 379 |
| Allegheny | 3 | 247 |
| Franklin | 1 | 179 |
Centre felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 673 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| State College | 1 | 673 |
| Greenville | 2 | 457 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 379 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 247 |
| Chambersburg | 1 | 179 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 15 | 1,762 |
| Layoff | 7 | 1,203 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Asahi Video Products | State College | 673 | Closure | |
| Werner Co. (Greenville Division) | Greenville | 450 | Layoff | |
| US Airways (Philadelphia International Airport) | Philadelphia | 361 | Layoff | |
| US Airways (Pittsburgh International Airport) | Pittsburgh | 227 | Layoff | |
| AMETEK Speciality Motors | Chambersburg | 179 | Closure | |
| Anemostat (Mestek, Inc.) | Scranton | 130 | Closure | |
| Sensient Technical Colors (Gibraltar Plant) | Birdsboro | 130 | Closure | |
| Oxford Automotive | Masury | 130 | Closure | |
| Piercing Pagoda Distribution Center | Lehigh Valley | 127 | Closure | |
| Holiday Inn | King of Prussia | 122 | Closure | |
| Balanced Care | Kingston | 88 | Layoff | |
| Goldstar Nursing Home (Grandview Health Home, Inc.) | Danville | 73 | Closure | |
| RMH Teleservices | York | 68 | Layoff | |
| The Franklin Mint (North American Fulfillment Center) | Aston | 65 | Closure | |
| Logistics Resources, Inc. (two locations) | Levittown | 56 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Corning Asahi Video Products at its State College facility, reporting 673 affected workers. Werner Co. (Greenville Division) followed with 450 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.