Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in Wisconsin posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, affecting 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)
3.1%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
3,564
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
1.15%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 221 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 221 workers across 1 notice.
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 |
The largest notice was filed by 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.