Wisconsin Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in Wisconsin posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, affecting an estimated 74 workers. The average filing covered 37 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
74
Workers Affected
37
Avg per Notice
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 20 |
The Utilities sector saw the heaviest impact with 54 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 20 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Resources | Superior | 54 | Closure | |
| Ahlstrom Mosinee LLC - Revision 1 | Mosinee | 20 |
The largest notice was filed by Midwest Energy Resources at its Superior facility, reporting 54 affected workers. Ahlstrom Mosinee LLC - Revision 1 followed with 20 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Wisconsin for Week 1 of March 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full March report for Wisconsin.