Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 6 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 829 workers. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
6
Notices Filed
829
Workers Affected
138
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Pennsylvania (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
8,189
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
1.7%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 293 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 208 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 148 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 131 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 49 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 293 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 208 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant | Coopersburg | 293 | Closure | |
| Prysmian Cables and Systems, USA | Schuylkill Haven | 150 | ||
| Bpm | Chesterbrook | 148 | Layoff | |
| Pottstown Hospital | Pottstown | 131 | ||
| Engineered Materials Solutions | Hamburg | 58 | ||
| Miller's Ale House | Philadelphia | 49 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Giant at its Coopersburg facility, reporting 293 affected workers. Prysmian Cables and Systems, USA followed with 150 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Pennsylvania for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Pennsylvania.