Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Wisconsin recorded 5 WARN Act notices in February 2018, covering approximately 402 workers — marking a decline from January and up 422% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 231 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 171 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 231 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dane | 2 | 226 |
| Outagamie | 1 | 137 |
| Racine | 1 | 36 |
| Saint Croix | 1 | 3 |
Dane was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 226 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison and Menomonee Falls | 1 | 168 |
| Appleton | 1 | 137 |
| Waunakee | 1 | 58 |
| Sturtevant | 1 | 36 |
| Hudson | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 308 |
The high proportion of closures (77% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Flint Enterprises, Inc. (dba Interim Healthcare of Wisconsin; DBA Mallatt's Homecare Pharmacy) | Madison and Menomonee Falls | 168 | Closure | |
| Gannett Publishing Services | Appleton | 137 | Closure | |
| Uniek | Waunakee | 58 | ||
| Cordstrap USA | Sturtevant | 36 | ||
| Compass Group | Hudson | 3 | Closure |
Leading the list was Mike Flint Enterprises, Inc. (dba Interim Healthcare of Wisconsin; DBA Mallatt's Homecare Pharmacy) at its Madison and Menomonee Falls facility, reporting 168 affected workers. Gannett Publishing Services followed with 137 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.