Pennsylvania Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 14 WARN Act notices in October 2011, affecting an estimated 1,321 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 26% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 378 |
| Retail | 1 | 344 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 311 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 163 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 125 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 378 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 344 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2 | 704 |
| Allegheny | 2 | 197 |
| Schuylkill | 1 | 142 |
| Erie | 2 | 88 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 77 |
Franklin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 704 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | 2 | 704 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 197 |
| Barnesville | 1 | 142 |
| Erie | 1 | 87 |
| Denver | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Ramtech Support Services, Inc. (Letterkenny Army Depot) at its Chambersburg facility, reporting 360 affected workers. Tiburon Associates, Inc. (Letterkenny Army Depot) followed with 344 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.