The United Parcel Service (UPS) has announced plans to close three of its facilities in Pennsylvania, a move that is expected to have significant economic implications for the state. The closures, which will impact hundreds of workers, are part of the company’s ongoing effort to streamline operations and reduce costs. This decision has raised concerns regarding job security and the future of the workforce.
The closure of three UPS stores in Pennsylvania is part of a nationwide initiative leading to 20,000 job losses. Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
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Why is UPS shutting down its stores?
The UPS’ decision to close down its stores comes as part of their network reconfiguration efforts called “network of the failure”, which they announced in 2024. The goal of these efforts is to reduce the supply chain’s dependence on manual labour for package sortations and save up to $3 billion by the year 2028, according to Nando Cesarone, EVP and President U.S at UPS.
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As part of its ongoing efforts to modernise, UPS has reconfigured its network to introduce more automated package hubs, leading to the closure of nearly 200 facilities nationwide. According to a UPS spokesperson, the company began this initiative in the early months of 2025, aiming to improve efficiency and streamline operations across its distribution centres.
The company stated, “As announced on our Q1 earnings call, we are executing the largest network reconfiguration in UPS history. This strategic initiative will optimise the capacity of our network to align with expected volume levels and enhance productivity through additional automation.” It acknowledged, “The reconfiguration will impact positions, and we are committed to supporting our employees throughout this process.”
The utility chain added, “While our building footprint is changing, our record of reliable pickup and delivery is not. We remain committed to providing industry-leading service to customers in more than 200 countries and territories around the world,” as reported by The Mirror US.
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The spokesperson for the utility store added that the initiative will result in nearly 20,000 job losses and the closure of 73 stores, as reported by ABC. The reconfiguration efforts have resulted in the shut down of three stores in Pennsylvania, including the 1821 South 19th Street in Harrisburg, PA, 2006 River Road in New Kensington, PA and 2129 Rockdale Lane in Stroudsburg, PA.
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While the spokesperson for UPS failed to mention how many of the 20,000 job losses would affect the workers of Pennsylvania. They added that the company is taking measures to put employees who are affected by the reconfiguration efforts in new positions.
More than $22 million in “Money Match” checks were mailed to nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians, the treasury said.
In a news release on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Treasury said people should be on the lookout for the checks, which are part of the Pennsylvania Money Match program. Treasurer Stacy Garrity said to cash or deposit the checks “promptly.”
The first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.
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“I want Pennsylvanians to know that this is a real check, it is real money, and it belongs to them,” Garrity said in the news release. “And as always, I still encourage everyone to regularly search for unclaimed property online, as many claims will not qualify for the Money Match process.”
With the mailing of the year’s last batch of checks, more than $50 million will have been returned automatically to Pennsylvanians.
What are Money Match checks?
The program allows the state treasury to automatically return unclaimed property valued up to $500 owned by a single individual. Before the program was created in 2024, residents themselves had to seek out unclaimed property.
“I’m thrilled to continue this program as we work hard to get more money back to its rightful owners,” Garrity said in the news release.
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However, if the property has multiple owners or is valued higher than $500, Pennsylvanians still need to file a claim.
What is unclaimed property?
Unclaimed property includes dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten stocks, rebates and insurance policies, among other things. It can also include the contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes.
According to the state treasury, more than one in 10 Pennsylvanians is owed some of the $5 billion in unclaimed property in the treasury’s care, and the average value of a claim is more than $1,000.
Unclaimed property scam
On its website, the state treasury has a warning about scammers using text messages to target potential unclaimed property claimants.
The department “never reaches out to people in regard to any program, including unclaimed property, via unsolicited text messages.”
A special weather statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 10:06 a.m. until 1 p.m. for Warren, McKean, Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset counties.
“Temperatures will drop below the freezing mark through midday with rain showers quickly changing to snow showers. Blustery winds may dry off roads and other paved surfaces, but any residual water from previous rain or melting snow could freeze up and result in slick spots through the afternoon,” explains the weather service.
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