Wisconsin Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Wisconsin posted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2019, affecting an estimated 382 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 8% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 158 |
| Transportation | 1 | 85 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 58 |
| Retail | 1 | 41 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 158 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2 | 216 |
| Brown | 1 | 85 |
| Waupaca | 1 | 41 |
| Trempealeau | 1 | 40 |
Milwaukee bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 216 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2 | 216 |
| Green Bay | 1 | 85 |
| Waupaca | 1 | 41 |
| Whitehall | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 199 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&D Technologies | Milwaukee | 158 | Closure | |
| Schneider National Carriers | Green Bay | 85 | ||
| Forrer Business Interiors | Milwaukee | 58 | ||
| Transform KM | Waupaca | 41 | Closure | |
| Hi-Crush Services | Whitehall | 40 |
The largest notice was filed by C&D Technologies at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Schneider National Carriers followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Wisconsin, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.