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
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
Total Private
2,651 employed
Education and Health Services
497 employed
Manufacturing
461 employed
Professional and Business Services
334 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
301 employed
Financial Activities
158 employed
Information
47 employed
Largest Layoffs in Wisconsin
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargill Meat Solutions CORP | 221 | Feb 10, 2026 | Closure |
| Associated Milk Producers Inc. | 86 | Jan 30, 2026 | Layoff |
| 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 | Feb 25, 2026 | Closure |
| United Piston Ring, Inc. | 60 | Jan 5, 2026 | Closure |
| Spartannash | 57 | Feb 10, 2026 | Closure |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
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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