Pennsylvania Layoffs — June 2008
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 6 WARN Act notices in June 2008, putting at risk an estimated 1,138 workers — down from May and up 9% versus June 2007. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 451 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 213 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 213 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 170 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 91 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 451 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 213 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne | 1 | 451 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 345 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 170 |
| Dauphin | 1 | 91 |
| Lehigh | 1 | 81 |
Luzerne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 451 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre | 1 | 451 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 213 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 170 |
| Conshohocken | 1 | 132 |
| Harrisburg | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 1,138 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger South | Wilkes-Barre | 451 | Layoff | |
| Wilmington Finance | Plymouth | 213 | Layoff | |
| Oxford Development | Pittsburgh | 170 | Layoff | |
| Pfizer | Conshohocken | 132 | Layoff | |
| Source Interlink Companies | Harrisburg | 91 | Layoff | |
| BVI Precision Materials | Allentown | 81 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Geisinger South at its Wilkes-Barre facility, reporting 451 affected workers. Wilmington Finance followed with 213 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.