Wisconsin Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Wisconsin reported 12 WARN Act notices in May 2016, displacing an estimated 767 workers — signaling a deceleration from April. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 508 |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 140 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 78 |
| Retail | 2 | 36 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 508 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 140 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 248 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 230 |
| Dane | 4 | 168 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 78 |
| Marathon | 2 | 36 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 248 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 248 |
| Menasha | 1 | 230 |
| Madison | 3 | 138 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 78 |
| Wausau | 2 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 343 |
Closures accounted for 45% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | Jefferson | 248 | ||
| Graphic Packaging International | Menasha | 230 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Waukesha | 78 | Closure | |
| Anchor Bank FSB - Main Street | Madison | 46 | ||
| Anchor Bank FSB - East Towne Blvd | Madison | 46 | ||
| Anchor Bank FSB - City View Dr | Madison | 46 | ||
| Sears | Wausau | 33 | ||
| Monsanto | Middleton | 30 | Closure | |
| Experience Works | West Bend | 5 | Closure | |
| Sears | Wausau | 3 | ||
| Anchor Bank FSB - Holiday Drive | Janesville | 1 | ||
| Anchor Bank FSB - Division Street | Stevens Point | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Tyson Foods at its Jefferson facility, reporting 248 affected workers. Graphic Packaging International followed with 230 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Wisconsin's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.