Pennsylvania Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 8 WARN Act notices in March 2010, displacing an estimated 1,260 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 25% versus March 2009. The average filing covered 158 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 587 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 260 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 200 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 84 |
| Transportation | 1 | 71 |
| Retail | 1 | 58 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 587 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 260 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion | 1 | 402 |
| Berks | 1 | 260 |
| Franklin | 1 | 200 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 139 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 130 |
Clarion was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 402 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion | 1 | 402 |
| Kutztown | 1 | 260 |
| Chambersburg | 1 | 200 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 130 |
| King of Prussia | 1 | 84 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 775 |
| Layoff | 4 | 485 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Illinois | Clarion | 402 | Closure | |
| AVI Foodsystems | Kutztown | 260 | Closure | |
| RAMTECH Support Services | Chambersburg | 200 | Layoff | |
| Pacific Coast Feather | Lebanon | 130 | Layoff | |
| Select Medical | King of Prussia | 84 | Layoff | |
| Worldwide Flight Services | Philadelphia | 71 | Layoff | |
| Kmart | Erie | 58 | Closure | |
| Cmx | Lansdale | 55 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Owens Illinois at its Clarion facility, reporting 402 affected workers. AVI Foodsystems followed with 260 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 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.