Wisconsin Layoffs — June 2023
Employers in Wisconsin posted 16 WARN Act notices in June 2023, affecting an estimated 764 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and up 213% versus June 2022. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 233 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 196 |
| Retail | 2 | 180 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 112 |
| Education | 4 | 28 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 14 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 233 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 196 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dane | 2 | 226 |
| Milwaukee | 4 | 214 |
| Taylor | 3 | 151 |
| Fond du Lac | 1 | 86 |
| Eau Claire | 1 | 50 |
Dane was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 226 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2 | 226 |
| Medford | 3 | 151 |
| Greenfield | 1 | 147 |
| Fond du Lac | 1 | 86 |
| Eau Claire | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 276 |
Closures accounted for 36% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Badger Bus Lines at its Madison facility, reporting 200 affected workers. David's Bridal followed with 147 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Wisconsin labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation 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.