Pennsylvania Layoffs — May 2004
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 22 WARN Act notices in May 2004, affecting an estimated 1,901 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 32% versus May 2003. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 18 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 6 | 649 |
| Real Estate | 5 | 577 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 235 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 94 |
| Retail | 1 | 70 |
| Utilities | 1 | 32 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 649 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Real Estate reported 577 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 268 |
| Dauphin | 2 | 266 |
| Allegheny | 2 | 185 |
| Montour | 1 | 168 |
| Luzerne | 2 | 167 |
Philadelphia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 14% of all affected workers with 268 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 268 |
| Harrisburg | 2 | 266 |
| Danville | 1 | 168 |
| Greensburg | 1 | 164 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 116 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 18 | 1,603 |
| Layoff | 4 | 298 |
The high proportion of closures (84% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Red Star | Harrisburg | 218 | Closure | |
| USF Red Star | Philadelphia | 198 | Closure | |
| TRW Automotive, Engine | Danville | 168 | Closure | |
| Crown American Realty Trust Greensburg Four Points | Greensburg | 164 | Closure | |
| Crown American Realty Trust Wyndham Garden Hotel | Pittsburgh | 116 | Closure | |
| Crown American Realty Trust York Holidome & Conference Center | York | 115 | Closure | |
| Crown American Realty Trust Uniontown Holiday Inn | Uniontown | 95 | Closure | |
| Highmark | Camp Hill | 94 | Layoff | |
| Crown American Realty Trust Beaver Falls Holiday | Beaver | 87 | Closure | |
| XO Communications | Wyomissing | 87 | Layoff | |
| techneglas | Pittston | 85 | Layoff | |
| USF Red Star | Mountain | 82 | Closure | |
| C&D Technologies | Leola | 72 | Closure | |
| USF Red Star | Allentown | 71 | Closure | |
| Albertsons Inc. Acme Markets Inc. 2946 | Philadelphia | 70 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by USF Red Star at its Harrisburg facility, reporting 218 affected workers. USF Red Star followed with 198 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Pennsylvania's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.