Wisconsin Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Wisconsin recorded 4 WARN Act notices in November 2018, covering approximately 333 workers — marking a decline from October and up 21% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 143 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 115 |
| Retail | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 143 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 3 | 253 |
| Rusk | 1 | 80 |
Milwaukee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 253 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 115 |
| Ladysmith | 1 | 80 |
| Cudahy | 1 | 75 |
| Wauwatosa | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 195 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercontinental Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 115 | Closure | |
| Beechworth Windows | Ladysmith | 80 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Cudahy | 75 | ||
| GE Global Operations | Wauwatosa | 63 |
Leading the list was Intercontinental Milwaukee at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Beechworth Windows followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.