Pennsylvania Layoffs — September 2017
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2017, affecting an estimated 259 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 68% versus September 2016. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 259 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 259 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dauphin | 1 | 180 |
| Northampton | 1 | 79 |
Dauphin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Steelton | 1 | 180 |
| Easton | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 180 |
| Closure | 1 | 79 |
Closures accounted for 31% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dura Bond Industries | Steelton | 180 | Layoff | |
| Huntsman P&A Americas LLC/ Venator Materials | Easton | 79 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Dura Bond Industries at its Steelton facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Huntsman P&A Americas LLC/ Venator Materials followed with 79 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.