Pennsylvania Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 4 WARN Act notices in November 2017, displacing an estimated 347 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 42% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 116 |
| Utilities | 1 | 107 |
| Education | 1 | 73 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 51 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 116 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Utilities reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | 180 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 116 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 51 |
Indiana bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 1 | 116 |
| New Florence | 1 | 107 |
| Blairsville | 1 | 73 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 231 |
| Layoff | 1 | 116 |
The high proportion of closures (67% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Inc. DBA DHL Supply Chain | Palmyra | 116 | Layoff | |
| GenOn Energy Services, LLC Mobile Maintenance Division | New Florence | 107 | Closure | |
| Zenith Education Group | Blairsville | 73 | Closure | |
| The Geo Group, Inc. Coleman Hall Facility | Philadelphia | 51 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Excel Inc. DBA DHL Supply Chain at its Palmyra facility, reporting 116 affected workers. GenOn Energy Services, LLC Mobile Maintenance Division followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.