Wisconsin Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in Wisconsin posted 6 WARN Act notices in June 2024, affecting an estimated 461 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 40% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 136 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 70 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 62 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 39 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 32 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 136 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 122 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 3 | 238 |
| Fond du Lac | 1 | 122 |
| Outagamie | 1 | 62 |
| Dane | 1 | 39 |
Milwaukee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 238 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2 | 168 |
| Fond du Lac | 1 | 122 |
| Franklin | 1 | 70 |
| Appleton | 1 | 62 |
| Middleton | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 339 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Manufacturing | Milwaukee | 136 | Closure | |
| Charter Communications | Fond du Lac | 122 | ||
| Strauss Brands & Logistics | Franklin | 70 | Closure | |
| Bon Appetit Management | Appleton | 62 | Closure | |
| Sun Nuclear | Middleton | 39 | Closure | |
| Baxter Healthcare | Milwaukee | 32 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Goodwill Manufacturing at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 136 affected workers. Charter Communications followed with 122 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Wisconsin, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.