Pennsylvania Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 13 WARN Act notices in July 2019, impacting roughly 2,358 workers — representing a pullback from June and up 128% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 181 workers, with 10 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 1,024 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 465 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 421 |
| Retail | 1 | 165 |
| Education | 2 | 140 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 72 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 71 |
The Utilities sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,024 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 465 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 5 | 1,485 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 215 |
| Elk | 1 | 170 |
| Lehigh | 1 | 165 |
| Westmoreland | 2 | 138 |
Philadelphia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 1,485 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 5 | 1,485 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 215 |
| St. Mary's | 1 | 170 |
| Allentown | 1 | 165 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 10 | 2,238 |
| Layoff | 3 | 120 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Energy Solutions Philadelphia Refinery Complex | Philadelphia | 1,024 | Closure | |
| Morrison Healthcare Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 250 | Closure | |
| LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh, LLC DBA LifeCare Hospital of Pittsburgh-Main | Pittsburgh | 215 | Closure | |
| Ledvance | St. Mary's | 170 | Closure | |
| True Value | Allentown | 165 | Closure | |
| Sodexo, inc. Hahnermann University Hospital Food & Nutrition | Philadelphia | 106 | Closure | |
| New Penn Motor Express | Lebanon | 98 | Closure | |
| Akers National Roll | Avonmore | 78 | Closure | |
| WATCO Companies Mechanical Services | Hollidaysburg | 72 | Closure | |
| Wilmington Savings Fund Society DBA Beneficial Bank | Philadelphia | 71 | Layoff | |
| Kennametal | Irwin | 60 | Closure | |
| PA Academic Health System at Hahnemann University Hospital | Philadelphia | 34 | Layoff | |
| Fargo Assembly of PA | Reading | 15 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Philadelphia Energy Solutions Philadelphia Refinery Complex at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 1,024 affected workers. Morrison Healthcare Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania followed with 250 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.