Wisconsin Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 4 WARN Act notices in November 2018, putting at risk an estimated 333 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 143 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 3 | 253 |
| Rusk | 1 | 80 |
Milwaukee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was Intercontinental Milwaukee at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Beechworth Windows followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.