Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2011
Employers in Pennsylvania recorded 9 WARN Act notices in January 2011, covering approximately 794 workers — marking a sharp increase 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 223 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, 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
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.