Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 280 workers. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
280
Workers Affected
93
Avg per Notice
3
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 | 1 | 221 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 57 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 221 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 57 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargill Meat Solutions | Milwaukee | 221 | Closure | |
| SpartanNash | Chippewa Falls | 57 | Closure | |
| Main Street Sports Group | Brookfield | 2 | Closure |
Topping the list was Cargill Meat Solutions at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 221 affected workers. SpartanNash followed with 57 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Wisconsin for Week 2 of February 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full February report for Wisconsin.