Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2011
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 9 WARN Act notices in January 2011, displacing an estimated 794 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 55% versus January 2010. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 223 |
| Government | 1 | 212 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 160 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 112 |
| Transportation | 1 | 86 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 223 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Government reported 212 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 1 | 212 |
| Lancaster | 2 | 162 |
| Mercer | 1 | 145 |
| Chester | 1 | 110 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 86 |
Allegheny bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 212 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 212 |
| Grove City | 1 | 145 |
| Mountville | 1 | 112 |
| Coatesville | 1 | 110 |
| Mechanicsburg | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Port Authority of Allegheny County at its Pittsburgh facility, reporting 212 affected workers. Reynolds Food Packaging followed with 145 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.