Pennsylvania Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Pennsylvania posted 6 WARN Act notices in June 2019, affecting an estimated 4,183 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and up 492% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 697 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 2,572 |
| Utilities | 1 | 1,024 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 431 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 81 |
| Transportation | 1 | 75 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 2,572 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Utilities reported 1,024 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 3,596 |
| Allegheny | 1 | 396 |
| Berks | 1 | 81 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 75 |
| Delaware | 1 | 35 |
Philadelphia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 3,596 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 3,596 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 396 |
| Reading | 1 | 81 |
| Mechanicsburg | 1 | 75 |
| Sharon Hill | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 4,108 |
| Layoff | 1 | 75 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Pennsylvania's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hahnemann University Hospital | Philadelphia | 2,572 | Closure | |
| Philadelphia Energy Solutions Philadelphia Refinery Complex | Philadelphia | 1,024 | Closure | |
| Riverbend Foods | Pittsburgh | 396 | Closure | |
| Reading Eagle | Reading | 81 | Closure | |
| XPO Logistics Supply Chain | Mechanicsburg | 75 | Layoff | |
| ACRO Pharmaceutical Services | Sharon Hill | 35 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Hahnemann University Hospital at its Philadelphia facility, reporting 2,572 affected workers. Philadelphia Energy Solutions Philadelphia Refinery Complex followed with 1,024 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Pennsylvania labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.