Wisconsin Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Wisconsin filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 112 workers. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
112
Workers Affected
56
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Wisconsin (DOL/BLS)
3.1%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
3,564
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
1.15%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Piston Ring | Manitowoc | 60 | Closure | |
| Lakeside Curative Services | Racine | 52 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved United Piston Ring at its Manitowoc facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Lakeside Curative Services followed with 52 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Wisconsin for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Wisconsin.