Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, putting at risk an estimated 354 workers — down from January and up 141% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 221 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 57 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 46 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 221 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 57 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 221 |
| Chippewa | 1 | 57 |
| Rusk | 1 | 46 |
| Marathon | 1 | 28 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 2 |
Milwaukee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 221 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 221 |
| Chippewa Falls | 1 | 57 |
| Glen Flora | 1 | 46 |
| Mosinee | 1 | 28 |
| Brookfield | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 326 |
| Layoff | 1 | 28 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargill Meat Solutions | Milwaukee | 221 | Closure | |
| SpartanNash | Chippewa Falls | 57 | Closure | |
| Artisans | Glen Flora | 46 | Closure | |
| Ahlstrom Mosinee | Mosinee | 28 | Layoff | |
| Main Street Sports Group | Brookfield | 2 | Closure |
Topping the list was Cargill Meat Solutions at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 221 affected workers. SpartanNash followed with 57 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.