Pennsylvania Layoffs — December 2012
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 9 WARN Act notices in December 2012, affecting an estimated 964 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 41% versus December 2011. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 383 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 304 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 215 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 62 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 383 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 304 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 3 | 369 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 175 |
| Chester | 2 | 158 |
| Berks | 1 | 150 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 69 |
Allegheny absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 369 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 215 |
| Mt. Union | 1 | 175 |
| Laureldale | 1 | 150 |
| McKeesport | 1 | 92 |
| Wayne | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by National Real Estate Information Services at its Pittsburgh facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Fci USA followed with 175 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 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.