Pennsylvania Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 6 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 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
(December 2025)
9,458
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
1.93%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 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 topped the list of affected industries with 293 workers across 1 notice. Notably, 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 most significant filing came from 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.