Wisconsin Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Wisconsin filed 4 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, impacting roughly 213 workers. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
213
Workers Affected
53
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Wisconsin (DOL/BLS)
3.5%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,660
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.97%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 166 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 47 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 166 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 47 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Milk Producers | Blair | 86 | Layoff | |
| Bank First, N.A | Beloit | 47 | Closure | |
| Fresenius USA MFG | Kenosha | 41 | Layoff | |
| Tekni-Plex | Milwaukee | 39 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Associated Milk Producers at its Blair facility, reporting 86 affected workers. Bank First, N.A followed with 47 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Wisconsin for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Wisconsin.