Pennsylvania Layoffs — June 2021
Employers in Pennsylvania submitted 5 WARN Act notices in June 2021, putting at risk an estimated 633 workers — up substantially from May and down 82% versus June 2020. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 234 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 180 |
| Transportation | 1 | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 67 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 66 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 234 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 180 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 234 |
| Greene | 1 | 180 |
| Franklin | 1 | 86 |
| Lehigh | 1 | 67 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 66 |
Warren bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 234 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 1 | 234 |
| Brave | 1 | 180 |
| Chambersburg | 1 | 86 |
| Allentown | 1 | 67 |
| Ephrata | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 332 |
| Closure | 2 | 301 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLST Operating | Irvine | 234 | Closure | |
| Monongalia County Resources | Brave | 180 | Layoff | |
| Bowhead Logistics Management, LLC (working at Letterkenny Army Depot) | Chambersburg | 86 | Layoff | |
| Windkits | Allentown | 67 | Closure | |
| WSP Williams Sale Partnersthip | Ephrata | 66 | Layoff |
Topping the list was BLST Operating at its Irvine facility, reporting 234 affected workers. Monongalia County Resources followed with 180 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.