Layoffs in Wisconsin

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Wisconsin — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

13

WARN Notices

784

Employees Affected

13

Companies

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

13 new WARN notices filed affecting 784 employees in Wisconsin. 77% of all notices are plant closures.

Wisconsin Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

3.1%

as of 9/2025

Wisconsin Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

3,065 employed

-0.7%

Total Private

2,651 employed

-1.6%

Education and Health Services

497 employed

-0.4%

Manufacturing

461 employed

-0.8%

Professional and Business Services

334 employed

-0.5%

Leisure and Hospitality

301 employed

-6.9%

Financial Activities

158 employed

-2.1%

Information

47 employed

-0.4%

Largest Layoffs in Wisconsin

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Cargill Meat Solutions CORP221Feb 10, 2026Closure
Associated Milk Producers Inc.86Jan 30, 2026Layoff
Tj Hale* The Company Attempted To Submit A Layoff Notice To Dwd On 02/05/26 But Used An Invalid Email Address. It Sent Another One On 02/25/26.64Feb 25, 2026Closure
United Piston Ring, Inc.60Jan 5, 2026Closure
Spartannash57Feb 10, 2026Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Manufacturing4 notices · 173 emp.
Food & Hospitality2 notices · 307 emp.
Transportation & Logistics2 notices · 82 emp.
Other1 notices · 64 emp.
Retail1 notices · 57 emp.
Nonprofit1 notices · 52 emp.
Media & Entertainment1 notices · 2 emp.
Finance & Insurance1 notices · 47 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Wisconsin

How many layoffs have been reported in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has had 13 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 784 employees across 13 companies. In the last 90 days, 13 new notices were filed affecting 784 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Wisconsin?

The unemployment rate in Wisconsin is 3.1%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Wisconsin?

The largest layoffs in Wisconsin include Cargill Meat Solutions CORP (221 employees), Associated Milk Producers Inc. (86 employees), Tj Hale* The Company Attempted To Submit A Layoff Notice To Dwd On 02/05/26 But Used An Invalid Email Address. It Sent Another One On 02/25/26. (64 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Wisconsin labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Wisconsin?

The most affected industries in Wisconsin are Manufacturing (4 notices), Food & Hospitality (2 notices), Transportation & Logistics (2 notices).

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice60
Plant Closures10
Closure Rate77%

Top Cities in Wisconsin

Kenosha
82emp.
Milwaukee
260emp.
Brookfield
2emp.
Chippewa Falls
57emp.
Glen Flora
46emp.
Manitowoc
60emp.
Menomonee Falls
64emp.
Mosinee
28emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-026 · 418 emp.
2026-017 · 366 emp.

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