Wisconsin Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Wisconsin reported 9 WARN Act notices in June 2018, displacing an estimated 842 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 68% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 429 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 157 |
| Retail | 2 | 118 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 79 |
| Transportation | 1 | 59 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 429 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 157 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 3 | 334 |
| Rock | 2 | 190 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 111 |
| Dane | 1 | 79 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 69 |
Waukesha absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 334 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 2 | 288 |
| Janesville | 2 | 190 |
| Brown Deer and Glendale | 1 | 111 |
| Madison | 1 | 79 |
| Menasha | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 679 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Energy | Waukesha | 236 | Closure | |
| Ariens | Janesville | 141 | Closure | |
| First Citizens Bank | Brown Deer and Glendale | 111 | ||
| Roche Nimblegen | Madison | 79 | Closure | |
| Piggly Wiggly #24 | Menasha | 69 | Closure | |
| DHL Supply Chain | Mequon | 59 | Closure | |
| Cooper Power Systems | Waukesha | 52 | ||
| Daniels of Janesville | Janesville | 49 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | Menomonee Falls | 46 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from GE Energy at its Waukesha facility, reporting 236 affected workers. Ariens followed with 141 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.