Pennsylvania Layoffs — July 2013
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 6 WARN Act notices in July 2013, affecting an estimated 949 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 53% versus July 2012. The average filing covered 158 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 599 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 296 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 599 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 296 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland | 1 | 418 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 209 |
| Chester | 1 | 102 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 87 |
| Washington | 1 | 79 |
Westmoreland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 418 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 1 | 418 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 209 |
| Exton | 1 | 102 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 87 |
| Valley Grove | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE Opco, Inc. National Envelope Scottsdale Plant | Scottsdale | 418 | ||
| Bank of America | Pittsburgh | 209 | ||
| NE Opco, Inc. National Envelope Exton Plant | Exton | 102 | ||
| Citizens Bank | Philadelphia | 87 | ||
| West Point Products Acquisition | Valley Grove | 79 | ||
| Arris Solutions | State College | 54 |
The largest notice was filed by NE Opco, Inc. National Envelope Scottsdale Plant at its Scottsdale facility, reporting 418 affected workers. Bank of America followed with 209 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.