Wisconsin Layoffs — September 2016
Employers in Wisconsin reported 4 WARN Act notices in September 2016, displacing an estimated 650 workers — signaling a deceleration from August. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 340 |
| Transportation | 2 | 250 |
| Government | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 340 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 250 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet | 1 | 340 |
| Racine | 1 | 200 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 60 |
| Marathon | 1 | 50 |
Calumet felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 340 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brillion | 1 | 340 |
| Sturtevant | 1 | 200 |
| New Berlin | 1 | 60 |
| Wausau | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 600 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brillion Iron Works | Brillion | 340 | Closure | |
| UTi | Sturtevant | 200 | Closure | |
| Spirit Manufacturing | New Berlin | 60 | Closure | |
| Graebel Moving Services | Wausau | 50 |
The most significant filing came from Brillion Iron Works at its Brillion facility, reporting 340 affected workers. UTi followed with 200 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.