Pennsylvania Layoffs — November 2014
Employers in Pennsylvania reported 6 WARN Act notices in November 2014, displacing an estimated 2,365 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and up 47% versus November 2013. The average filing covered 394 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 1,623 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 412 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 195 |
| Transportation | 1 | 97 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 38 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,623 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Mining & Energy reported 412 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 2 | 2,035 |
| Schuylkill | 1 | 119 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 97 |
| Luzerne | 1 | 76 |
| Chester | 1 | 38 |
Statewide was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 2,035 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1 | 1,623 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 412 |
| Pottsville | 1 | 119 |
| New Holland | 1 | 97 |
| Hazleton | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Dollar Food Stores (49 Retail Stores) | Philadelphia | 1,623 | ||
| Alpha Natural Resources | Pittsburgh | 412 | ||
| Rubbermaid Commercial Products | Pottsville | 119 | ||
| Exel | New Holland | 97 | ||
| Weir Slurry Group | Hazleton | 76 | ||
| Host International | Southeaster | 38 |
The most significant filing came from Bottom Dollar Food Stores (49 Retail Stores) at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 1,623 affected workers. Alpha Natural Resources followed with 412 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Pennsylvania labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.