Pennsylvania Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Pennsylvania recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, covering approximately 301 workers. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
301
Workers Affected
150
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 238 |
| Transportation | 1 | 63 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 238 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 63 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Regional Medical Center | Bradford | 238 | Closure | |
| FedEx | Wilkes-Barre | 63 | Closure |
Leading the list was Bradford Regional Medical Center at its Bradford facility, reporting 238 affected workers. FedEx followed with 63 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Pennsylvania for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Pennsylvania.