Wisconsin Layoffs — September 2017
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 6 WARN Act notices in September 2017, putting at risk an estimated 297 workers — down from August and down 54% versus September 2016. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 113 |
| Transportation | 1 | 100 |
| Retail | 1 | 71 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 11 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 113 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 1 | 100 |
| Outagamie | 2 | 72 |
| Rock | 1 | 71 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 52 |
| Dane | 1 | 2 |
Dodge saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | 1 | 100 |
| Appleton | 2 | 72 |
| Janesville | 1 | 71 |
| Oshkosh | 1 | 52 |
| Madison | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 295 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder | Beaver Dam | 100 | Closure | |
| Mega Mart, LLC. (dba Pick 'n Save) | Janesville | 71 | Closure | |
| Appvion | Appleton | 61 | Closure | |
| Pioneer Metal Finishing | Oshkosh | 52 | Closure | |
| Jackson National Life Insurance | Appleton | 11 | Closure | |
| Mad Design and Marketing | Madison | 2 |
Topping the list was Ryder at its Beaver Dam facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Mega Mart, LLC. (dba Pick 'n Save) followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Wisconsin, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.