Pennsylvania Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2013, affecting an estimated 586 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 500 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, 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 largest notice was filed by 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 trends suggest 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.