Pennsylvania Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 7 WARN Act notices in August 2016, putting at risk an estimated 712 workers — down from July and down 45% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 449 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 143 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 449 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 143 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 155 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 148 |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 144 |
| Schuylkill | 1 | 120 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 90 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 155 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 155 |
| North Wales | 1 | 148 |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 144 |
| Pottsville | 1 | 120 |
| Elizabethtown | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | Houston | 155 | ||
| Merck & | North Wales | 148 | ||
| Broder Bros | Philadelphia | 143 | ||
| Gordon Food Service | Pottsville | 120 | ||
| American Air Filter | Elizabethtown | 90 | ||
| Rohrer | Lewistown | 55 | ||
| Mondelez International | Philadelphia | 1 |
Topping the list was Caterpillar at its Houston facility, reporting 155 affected workers. Merck & followed with 148 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.