Wisconsin Layoffs — July 2025
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 4 WARN Act notices in July 2025, putting at risk an estimated 170 workers — down from June and up 295% versus July 2024. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 52 |
| Retail | 1 | 37 |
| Transportation | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 56 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waushara | 1 | 56 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 52 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 37 |
| Douglas | 1 | 25 |
Waushara was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 56 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wautoma | 1 | 56 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 52 |
| Neenah | 1 | 37 |
| Superior | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 170 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly | Wautoma | 56 | Closure | |
| TouchPoint Services (aka Compass Group) | Milwaukee | 52 | Closure | |
| Krueger's True Value | Neenah | 37 | Closure | |
| Chs | Superior | 25 | Closure |
Topping the list was StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly at its Wautoma facility, reporting 56 affected workers. TouchPoint Services (aka Compass Group) followed with 52 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.