Wisconsin Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Wisconsin recorded 4 WARN Act notices in November 2021, covering approximately 317 workers — marking a sharp increase from October and roughly flat versus November 2020. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 236 |
| Transportation | 1 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 236 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 153 |
| Racine | 1 | 81 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 56 |
| Rock | 1 | 27 |
Milwaukee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 153 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 153 |
| Racine | 1 | 81 |
| Watertown | 1 | 56 |
| Beloit | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 81 |
Closures accounted for 26% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conagra Brands | Milwaukee | 153 | ||
| First Transit | Racine | 81 | Closure | |
| Eaton | Watertown | 56 | ||
| TMD Wisconsin | Beloit | 27 |
Leading the list was Conagra Brands at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 153 affected workers. First Transit followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.