Pennsylvania Layoffs — May 2011
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 15 WARN Act notices in May 2011, impacting roughly 1,241 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 189% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 368 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 215 |
| Transportation | 1 | 192 |
| Utilities | 1 | 176 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 117 |
| Retail | 1 | 109 |
| Education | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 368 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Agriculture reported 215 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 413 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 215 |
| Westmoreland | 1 | 176 |
| Bradford | 1 | 119 |
| Montgomery | 3 | 104 |
Philadelphia saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 413 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 413 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 215 |
| Belle Vernon | 1 | 176 |
| Canton | 1 | 119 |
| Elizabethtown | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Pittsburgh Branch at its Pittsburgh facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Edens Corporation Paratransit Division followed with 192 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.