Pennsylvania Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2016, affecting an estimated 491 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 65% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 440 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 51 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 440 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 1 | 341 |
| Allegheny | 3 | 150 |
Lehigh was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 341 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley | 1 | 341 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 53 |
| Tarentum | 1 | 51 |
| Clairton | 1 | 46 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Pennsylvania this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraftHeinz | Lehigh Valley | 341 | ||
| Thorley Industries | Pittsburgh | 53 | ||
| HMS Host Pittsburgh Mills Mall | Tarentum | 51 | ||
| Koppers | Clairton | 46 |
The largest notice was filed by KraftHeinz at its Lehigh Valley facility, reporting 341 affected workers. Thorley Industries followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Pennsylvania, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.