So far, the State of Pennsylvania saw many major layoffs in 2025. Cuts hit transportation, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The state tracks these through WARN notices... But many are not reported if they fall below the reporting treshold.
SEPTA laid off 450 managers in spring. Ridership is down. Federal aid ended. SEPTA is cutting costs to stay afloat.
Stellantis closed its Mopar Parts Center in Chester County. That cut 70 jobs. It’s part of a broader reorganization. Thermo Fisher shut a Pittsburgh-area site. Seventy-four workers were let go.
Pet Valu left the U.S. market. All stores closed. Many in Pennsylvania lost jobs.
CHOP offered buyouts to long-time staff. It was voluntary, not a layoff. Still, the goal was to trim the workforce. The number who accepted was not shared.
These cuts reflect deeper shifts. Affected workers can get help with benefits and retraining through state programs.