Pennsylvania Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 11 WARN Act notices in February 2025, impacting roughly 923 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 43% versus February 2024. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 10 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 440 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 218 |
| Transportation | 1 | 91 |
| Government | 1 | 85 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 39 |
| Retail | 1 | 36 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 440 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 218 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 4 | 231 |
| York | 1 | 218 |
| Luzerne | 2 | 209 |
| Bucks | 1 | 105 |
| Dauphin | 1 | 91 |
Philadelphia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 231 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 4 | 231 |
| Lewisberry | 1 | 218 |
| Hazelton | 1 | 107 |
| Trumbauersville | 1 | 105 |
| Hazle Township | 1 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 10 | 909 |
| Layoff | 1 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Activewear | Lewisberry | 218 | Closure | |
| International Paper | Hazelton | 107 | Closure | |
| Custom Glass Solutions | Trumbauersville | 105 | Closure | |
| Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate | Hazle Township | 102 | Closure | |
| GXO Logistics Supply Chain | Middletown | 91 | Closure | |
| Arway Uniform and Linen Rentals | Philadelphia | 85 | Closure | |
| Household Metals | Philadelphia | 71 | Closure | |
| pladis North America | Mohnton | 55 | Closure | |
| Mulherin's Pizzeria | Philadelphia | 39 | Closure | |
| Forever 21 OpCo | Philadelphia | 36 | Closure | |
| D&A Consulting Service | 14 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved S&S Activewear at its Lewisberry facility, reporting 218 affected workers. International Paper followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.