Wisconsin Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Wisconsin reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2026, displacing an estimated 74 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and roughly flat versus March 2025. The average filing covered 37 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 54 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 54 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 1 | 54 |
| Marathon | 1 | 20 |
Douglas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 54 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Superior | 1 | 54 |
| Mosinee | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 54 |
The high proportion of closures (73% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Resources | Superior | 54 | Closure | |
| Ahlstrom Mosinee LLC - Revision 1 | Mosinee | 20 |
The most significant filing came from Midwest Energy Resources at its Superior facility, reporting 54 affected workers. Ahlstrom Mosinee LLC - Revision 1 followed with 20 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 Utilities 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.