Pennsylvania Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2013, impacting roughly 586 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 63% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 293 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 500 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 86 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 500 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Erie | 1 | 500 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 86 |
Erie felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 500 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Erie | 1 | 500 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Transportation | Erie | 500 | ||
| Citizens Bank | Philadelphia | 86 |
The single largest action involved GE Transportation at its Erie facility, reporting 500 affected workers. Citizens Bank followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.