Pennsylvania Layoffs — June 2007
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 10 WARN Act notices in June 2007, affecting an estimated 1,044 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 2273% versus June 2006. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 9 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 730 |
| Retail | 2 | 228 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 66 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 16 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 730 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 228 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1 | 336 |
| Montgomery | 3 | 232 |
| Snyder | 1 | 201 |
| Westmoreland | 1 | 99 |
| Bucks | 1 | 66 |
Adams bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 336 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Berlin | 1 | 336 |
| Selinsgrove | 1 | 201 |
| King of Prussia | 1 | 180 |
| Jeannette | 1 | 99 |
| Bensalem | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 9 | 945 |
| Layoff | 1 | 99 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyco Electronics | East Berlin | 336 | Closure | |
| Philips Products | Selinsgrove | 201 | Closure | |
| Macy's | King of Prussia | 180 | Closure | |
| St. George Crystal | Jeannette | 99 | Layoff | |
| Unicco Service | Bensalem | 66 | Closure | |
| Philadelphia Commercial Print Facility | Philadelphia | 60 | Closure | |
| Finnaren & Haley | Conshohocken | 48 | Closure | |
| Robison-Anton Textile | Bloomsburg | 34 | Closure | |
| Fernlea Nurseries | Blairsville | 16 | Closure | |
| Prudential Financial | West Conshohocken | 4 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Tyco Electronics at its East Berlin facility, reporting 336 affected workers. Philips Products followed with 201 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.