Wisconsin Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Wisconsin recorded 7 WARN Act notices in January 2026, covering approximately 366 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 49% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 166 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 47 |
| Transportation | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 166 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 47 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau | 1 | 86 |
| Kenosha | 2 | 82 |
| Manitowoc | 1 | 60 |
| Racine | 1 | 52 |
| Rock | 1 | 47 |
Trempealeau bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 86 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Blair | 1 | 86 |
| Kenosha | 2 | 82 |
| Manitowoc | 1 | 60 |
| Racine | 1 | 52 |
| Beloit | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 187 |
| Layoff | 3 | 179 |
The high proportion of closures (51% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Milk Producers | Blair | 86 | Layoff | |
| United Piston Ring | Manitowoc | 60 | Closure | |
| Lakeside Curative Services | Racine | 52 | Layoff | |
| Bank First, N.A | Beloit | 47 | Closure | |
| H4 Logistics | Kenosha | 41 | Closure | |
| Fresenius USA MFG | Kenosha | 41 | Layoff | |
| Tekni-Plex | Milwaukee | 39 | Closure |
Leading the list was Associated Milk Producers at its Blair facility, reporting 86 affected workers. United Piston Ring followed with 60 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.