Pennsylvania Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2018, putting at risk an estimated 271 workers — down from November and down 47% versus December 2017. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 271 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 271 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne | 1 | 180 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 86 |
| Berks | 1 | 5 |
Luzerne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazletown | 1 | 180 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 86 |
| Reading | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 266 |
| Layoff | 1 | 5 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valmont Industries | Hazletown | 180 | Closure | |
| Serta Simmons Bedding | Lancaster | 86 | Closure | |
| Arrow International Incorporated/Teleflex | Reading | 5 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Valmont Industries at its Hazletown facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Serta Simmons Bedding followed with 86 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.