Wisconsin Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Wisconsin reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2019, displacing an estimated 382 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 8% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 158 |
| Transportation | 1 | 85 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 58 |
| Retail | 1 | 41 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 158 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2 | 216 |
| Brown | 1 | 85 |
| Waupaca | 1 | 41 |
| Trempealeau | 1 | 40 |
Milwaukee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 216 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2 | 216 |
| Green Bay | 1 | 85 |
| Waupaca | 1 | 41 |
| Whitehall | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 199 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&D Technologies | Milwaukee | 158 | Closure | |
| Schneider National Carriers | Green Bay | 85 | ||
| Forrer Business Interiors | Milwaukee | 58 | ||
| Transform KM | Waupaca | 41 | Closure | |
| Hi-Crush Services | Whitehall | 40 |
The most significant filing came from C&D Technologies at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Schneider National Carriers followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.