Pennsylvania Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Pennsylvania filed 7 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 567 workers. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
7
Notices Filed
567
Workers Affected
81
Avg per Notice
0
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 | 3 | 309 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 90 |
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 309 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 100 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Wilkes Barre | 155 | ||
| The GIANT | Coopersburg | 104 | ||
| ALPEK Polyester USA | Reading | 100 | ||
| PrimeFlight Aviation Services | Philadelphia | 68 | ||
| French Creek Recovery Center | Meadville | 59 | ||
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Bala Cynwyd | 50 | ||
| White Deer Run Allenwood | Allenwood | 31 |
The single largest action involved Saks Fifth Avenue at its Wilkes Barre facility, reporting 155 affected workers. The GIANT followed with 104 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Pennsylvania for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for Pennsylvania.