Pennsylvania Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 4 WARN Act notices in August 2014, displacing an estimated 275 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 34% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 125 |
| Retail | 1 | 72 |
| Transportation | 1 | 55 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 23 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 125 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 125 |
| York | 1 | 72 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 55 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 23 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 125 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cannonsburg | 1 | 125 |
| York | 1 | 72 |
| Harleysville | 1 | 55 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy | Cannonsburg | 125 | ||
| Macy's West Manchester Hall | York | 72 | ||
| National Distribution Centers | Harleysville | 55 | ||
| Kindred Hospital - North Shore | Pittsburgh | 23 |
The most significant filing came from GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy at its Cannonsburg facility, reporting 125 affected workers. Macy's West Manchester Hall followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.