Pennsylvania Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 11 WARN Act notices in September 2012, displacing an estimated 1,589 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and up 31% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 144 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 943 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 175 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 153 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 128 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 74 |
| Transportation | 2 | 62 |
| Retail | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 943 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 175 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 736 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 175 |
| Chester | 1 | 153 |
| Delaware | 1 | 145 |
| Venango | 1 | 128 |
Philadelphia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 736 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 736 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 175 |
| Malvern | 1 | 153 |
| Chester Township | 1 | 145 |
| Franklin | 1 | 128 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Hostess Brands at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 683 affected workers. Willow Valley Inn & Suites followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Pennsylvania labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.