Pennsylvania Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 13 WARN Act notices in February 2018, displacing an estimated 804 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 18% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 9 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 293 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 192 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 96 |
| Retail | 1 | 94 |
| Transportation | 2 | 89 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 29 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 6 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 293 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 192 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 3 | 217 |
| Chester | 1 | 192 |
| Lehigh | 2 | 101 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 94 |
| Luzerne | 2 | 89 |
Montgomery was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 217 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Exton | 1 | 192 |
| Conshohocken | 1 | 125 |
| Allentown | 1 | 96 |
| Homestead | 1 | 94 |
| Pittston | 2 | 89 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 9 | 584 |
| Layoff | 4 | 220 |
The high proportion of closures (73% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transamerica Life Insurance | Exton | 192 | Closure | |
| ArcelorMittal Plate | Conshohocken | 125 | Layoff | |
| Sykes | Allentown | 96 | Closure | |
| Macy's | Homestead | 94 | Closure | |
| Harbison Walker International Sproul Facility | Claysburg | 88 | Closure | |
| Kane Warehousing | Pittston | 80 | Layoff | |
| Dover Corporation Pump Solutions Group PSG Facility | North Wales | 63 | Closure | |
| Global Brands Group USA | Plymouth Meeting | 29 | Closure | |
| Arrow Electronics | Bensalem | 13 | Closure | |
| Kane Warehousing | Pittston | 9 | Layoff | |
| Compass Group USA Inc. GM Philadelphia | Langhorne | 6 | Layoff | |
| Rodale Payroll, LLC (subsidiary of Hearst Magazines, Inc) | Emmaus | 5 | Closure | |
| Johnson & Johnson | Wayne | 4 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Transamerica Life Insurance at its Exton facility, reporting 192 affected workers. ArcelorMittal Plate followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.