#wisconsin

Rockwell came in 68th out of 75, right behind Subway - Congratulations Blake, that's what happens when you put yourself first and treat your employees worse than a sandwich shop.

How did this exit not happen sooner?

Milwaukee Public Schools has informed 201 employees that their positions will be eliminated at the conclusion of the current academic year. This action is a direct result of approved budget cuts aimed at reducing overall staffing. The layoffs are part of a broader plan to eliminate approximately 260 jobs within the district. These reductions were formally approved by the Milwaukee School Board earlier in March. The affected employees received official notification on March 24.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2026/03/25/mps-notifies-201-employees-their-jobs-will-end-after-this-school-year/89317717007/

Cargill's Milwaukee ground beef facility will cease operations in May, impacting 221 employees. Local workforce organizations are mobilizing to provide comprehensive support for these affected workers. Jobs Work MKE is partnering with Employ Milwaukee to offer free career workshops and direct connections to employers. These initiatives aim to help employees transition smoothly into new career opportunities. The community is committed to ensuring no worker faces this challenge alone.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/cargill-layoffs-prompt-milwaukee-workforce-organizations-to-mobilize-support-for-221-workers

Durr CTS Inc. will close its De Pere manufacturing plant. This closure will impact 75 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in October and continue into 2027. The plant produces automatic environmental control systems. Affected roles include production, logistics, and management positions.

De Pere, Wisconsin

https://www.nbc26.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/de-pere/durr-cts-plant-in-de-pere-to-close-75-workers-affected

A manufacturing plant in Tomahawk is permanently closing its doors. This closure will lead to the job loss of 76 employees. The facility produced standard air receivers and pressure vessels. Employees have been notified of their permanent separation dates. Layoffs are expected to conclude by the end of the year.

Tomahawk, Wisconsin

https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/layoffs-manufacturing-plant-closure-in-tomahawk-results-in-76-people-laid-off/article_c0aec931-126a-4a35-8d65-6d20e8303a5b.html

School Specialty is shutting down its Fort Atkinson plant. This closure will impact nearly sixty employees. The company is moving warehouse and distribution operations to other states. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in late September. Some employees have been offered remote positions.

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

https://www.wkow.com/news/economy/dozens-of-workers-face-layoffs-as-school-specialty-plans-to-close-fort-atkinson-facility/article_a6921d41-67c2-406e-bd32-89a0c87f7709.html

Six Wisconsin companies issued layoff notices in July, impacting a total of 353 workers. These layoffs occurred despite a slight decrease in the state's unemployment rate to 3.3% for the month. The labor force participation rate also saw a minor increase, reaching 64.5%. Several companies cited facility closures or financial unsustainability as the primary reasons for these workforce reductions. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development provided preliminary numbers for these events.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/08/03/centers-for-independence-thermo-fisher-cut-wisconsin-jobs-in-july/91105905007/

A Seattle-based cheesemaker is pursuing the purchase of a recently shuttered Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This move comes shortly after the current owner announced the plant's closure and subsequent layoffs. The company intends to restart operations at the site. They also plan to rehire a significant portion of the workers who were let go. This potential acquisition represents an expansion into the Midwest for the business.

Shullsburg, Wisconsin

https://www.ien.com/food-beverage/video/22971252/seattle-cheesemaker-looks-to-save-shuttered-wisconsin-facility

Wisconsin Green is contemplating the closure of its West Bend facility. A final decision has not yet been made regarding the future of the operations. If the closure proceeds, layoffs could commence soon. The article does not specify the exact number of employees affected. Further details are reserved for subscribers.

West Bend, Wisconsin

https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2026/07/23/wisconsin-green-files-plant-closing-notice.html

https://thenextweb.com/news/oracle-wisconsin-datacentre-power-7-billion-collateral

To guarantee the electricity for a single AI data centre in Wisconsin, Oracle says it could have to post more than $7 billion in collateral, plus over $100 million a year. The regulator behind the rule will not back down, and a fresh credit downgrade suggests it has a point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A9QibZBDuE

Any stores in Wisconsin affected

Thermo Fisher Scientific is implementing layoffs affecting 70 employees at its Middleton facility. This decision stems from a consolidation of US Bioanalytical laboratory operations into a Richmond, Virginia location. Certain positions tied to these operations in Middleton will be impacted through 2026. The company had previously expanded in 2024 with a significant investment. State tax credits were authorized to support the company's growth.

Middleton, WI

https://www.channel3000.com/news/thermo-fisher-scientific-lays-off-70-in-middleton/article_ce0bb179-8bc6-46e3-8596-f91a2f14f27d.html

Only one company reported layoffs in Wisconsin during June. Conduent, a business service provider, laid off six remote workers. The state Department of Workforce Development received this notice on June 26. This number is significantly lower than May's reported layoffs. Wisconsin's unemployment rate also decreased slightly in May.

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/wisconsin-sees-zero-layoff-notices-100546113.html

Wisconsin businesses reported no job layoffs for the entire month of June. This marks the first time in three years without any layoff notices filed. The state's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 3.4% in May. Manufacturing, mining, logging, and construction sectors added 5,100 jobs. Overall state employment increased by over 4,000 workers from April to May.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/07/01/no-wisconsin-businesses-report-layoffs-in-june-first-time-in-3-years/90738064007/

Sparhawk Trucking may face mass layoffs. It entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March. A notice from the trustee warned of job cuts. The company actively seeks a buyer. A new owner might not keep all staff.

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

https://www.truckingdive.com/news/sparhawk-trucking-seeks-buyer-warns-of-mass-layoffs/822855/

Verizon / Frontier - RIF them all in Wisconsin

We are a customer. No one an employee.

Leadership is asleep. Frontier in our area has always been a nightmare to work with. Now with it being Verizon, it is worse.
It is as though they are driving it into the ground, so that long-time Verizon leadership can be recognized for turning things around.
For decades, at least three times a year, phone lines and DSL break. Takes Frontier days to respond.
In the latest episode of "i need things fixed", Frontier constantly blamed the customer for every little thing. Field tech went to the wrong address.
Put a note on the door saying that they missed us. 4:55pm.. 5 min before their shift ended. Wanted to blame the customer again. Excuse after excuse for why
they are unable to resolve the issue.

For years we have asked Frontier to visit the property to see what we were up against. No.
We have asked for assistance with running new lines to a new building. No.
We have asked for the old copper in the ground to be grounded or replaced. No.

Charter has responded. The entire area will have true fiber fed high-speed internet by Fall 2026.
It did take a few phone calls to get to the Engineering department, but there has been awesome communication between us and them on our needs.
Actively communicating with us on which buildings need what.
We are actively working with them to build out a lake community of 300 homes where Frontier refuses and says DSL is just fine.

Get rid of the weakest links and replace leadership up here with customer focused engineers who know what it takes to get things done.

Customers are investors too!

Sparhawk may face layoffs or closure. The company filed a notice with the Department of Workforce Development. This action follows Sparhawk's bankruptcy filing. Sparhawk Trucking and Sparhawk Truck and Trailer are actively seeking a buyer. The bank currently allows the companies to operate as usual.

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

https://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/money/2026/06/02/sparhawk-trucking-files-notice-of-potential-layoffs-or-closure-as-its-works-through-bankruptcy-case/90374798007/

Wisconsin's job market is experiencing a cooling trend. This mirrors a national deceleration in economic growth. New graduates face challenges finding work, though openings exist. AI's long-term impact on job substitution remains unclear. Healthcare and construction show growth, and retirements create many opportunities.

Wisconsin

https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/scott-hodek-on-wisconsins-job-market-layoffs-and-ais-role/

Parkhurst Dining will permanently close its Kenosha campus operations. This closure follows the termination of its contract with Carthage College. The company will lay off 160 workers. Operations are set to cease by July 3. All affected employees have received permanent separation notices.

Kenosha, WI

https://patch.com/wisconsin/across-wi/160-workers-lose-jobs-after-dining-company-loses-carthage-college-contract

Cree Lighting announced a second round of layoffs impacting its Racine, Wisconsin facility. Twenty-eight positions were eliminated on May 14, according to a federal notice. These cuts primarily affect office and support roles, including tax, graphic design, and marketing. The company cited "unforeseeable business circumstances" for bypassing the 60-day notice requirement. This action follows 172 manufacturing job cuts made in March.

Racine, Wisconsin

https://inside.lighting/news/26-05/cree-lighting-launches-round-two-layoffs

SSM Health laid off most of its virtual behavioral health integration team on February 4. Therapists like Taylor Lazar provided free mental health services to patients. The program helped patients in crisis and prevented hospital admissions. These layoffs raise concerns about mental health care access in Wisconsin. Many areas already face shortages of mental health professionals.

Madison, Wisconsin

https://madisoncommons.org/behavioral-health-therapist-layoffs-at-ssm-health-add-to-concerns-about-mental-health-care-shortages-in-madison-and-across-wisconsin/

Six companies announced layoffs impacting 736 Wisconsin workers in April. This number represents a decrease from March's 1,082 layoffs. Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in March. This rate remains lower than the national average of 4.3%. Several firms, including Polaris and Regal Rexnord, contributed to these job reductions.

Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/05/01/polaris-regal-rexnord-other-companies-laid-off-workers-in-march/89861174007/

Manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin decreased by 8,600 in 2025. This data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. No major facility closings or mass layoffs occurred. Retirements and workers changing jobs contributed to the decline. Some manufacturers still struggle to fill open positions.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/04/28/why-wisconsin-lost-thousands-of-manufacturing-jobs-in-2025/89646609007/

Wisconsin Watch developed a new dashboard. It tracks layoffs across the state of Wisconsin. The tool uses Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices. Employers file these notices with the state. The dashboard provides data on company name, location, and workers impacted.

https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/04/track-statewide-layoffs-across-wisconsin/

Dozens of former Northern Metal Fab, Inc. employees are suing the company's owners. They allege abrupt layoffs occurred without proper notice. Employees also claim they were not paid final wages or unused vacation time. Their health insurance was reportedly canceled despite continued premium payments. The company plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy due to financial viability issues.

Western Wisconsin

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/wisconsin-metal-plant-employees-sue-owners-over-sudden-closure-layoffs/

Green Bay Converting announced layoffs following a recent warehouse fire. Fewer than 35 of its over 200 employees are affected. This is due to the time needed for operations to return to normal. Equipment cleaning is over 50 percent complete. The company hopes to restart some production within 60 days.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

https://www.wbay.com/2026/04/20/green-bay-converting-expects-layoffs-after-fire-hopes-restart-production-by-mid-june/

Regal Rexnord Corp. plans to close its facility in Cudahy. This closure will result in approximately 70 employee layoffs. The company filed a notice with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Layoffs are scheduled to begin around June 5 and conclude by June 30. Affected employees will not qualify for bumping rights.

Cudahy, Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2026/04/03/regal-rexnord-cudahy-closure-70-layoffs/89461340007/

Four Wisconsin companies announced layoffs impacting 982 workers in March. This total more than doubled the number of layoffs reported in February. United Natural Foods Inc. is closing its Sturtevant facility, affecting 443 employees. Charter Communications plans to close its Appleton facility, impacting 313 workers. Cree Lighting is laying off 172 workers and closing manufacturing in Sturtevant. Midwest Energy Resources Co. will close its Superior facility, affecting 54 employees.

Sturtevant, Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/04/01/charter-united-natural-foods-and-cree-cut-wisconsin-jobs-in-march/89350467007/

Wells Vehicle Electronics announced the shutdown of its Fond du Lac facilities. The company will lay off 100 employees. Its manufacturing and warehouse operations will permanently close. This decision follows the sale and closure of the manufacturing facility. Layoffs are scheduled to begin June 2 and conclude by March 2027.

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

https://www.wbay.com/2026/03/31/wells-vehicle-electronics-shut-down-fond-du-lac-facilities-lay-off-100-workers/

Daybreak Foods is laying off over 80 employees. The company will cut 55 jobs in Palmyra and 32 in Whitewater. These layoffs begin on April 1. An avian influenza outbreak caused the facility to depopulate its birds. The company expects these job reductions to last five to seven months.

Lake Mills, Wisconsin

https://www.wkow.com/news/daybreak-foods-announces-layoffs-after-avian-flu-outbreak/article_f41fb793-853c-48a0-9114-7cfbdde17313.html

BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland appeared on WISN-TV Channel 12. He discussed recent business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. Topics included the closure of Rare Steakhouse in downtown Milwaukee. Major layoffs at two Sturtevant companies were also highlighted. Cree Lighting is eliminating 172 jobs, and United Natural Foods is cutting 443 jobs.

Sturtevant, Wisconsin

https://biztimes.com/biztimes-editor-talks-on-channel-12-about-the-closure-of-rare-steakhouse-and-major-layoffs-in-sturtevant/

Charter Communications is ending operations at a Spectrum facility. The facility's final day of operation is May 21. This action impacts 313 employees. The company submitted a worker displacement report. Work from Appleton will transfer to other U.S. centers.

https://www.wpr.org/news/spectrum-call-center-in-appleton-will-close-leaving-over-300-people-without-jobs

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held an informational session for affected workers. This session is part of their "rapid response" program. Employee layoffs are scheduled to begin next month.

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

https://www.weau.com/2026/03/19/family-fare-employees-facing-layoffs-learn-their-options-wisconsin-workforce-development-session/

The West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is hosting a rapid response session. This event targets Family Fare employees and other workers facing layoffs. SpartanNash announced 57 layoffs at Family Fare in Chippewa Falls in February. The information session is scheduled for March 19, 2026. It will cover unemployment benefits, health insurance, and dislocated worker services.

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

https://www.weau.com/2026/03/17/informational-session-happening-chippewa-falls-family-fare-employees-affected-by-lay-offs/

Cree Lighting is shutting down its Racine, Wisconsin manufacturing operation. The company eliminated 172 positions, with separations starting immediately on March 12. This closure ends all manufacturing activities at the Racine site. Limited business functions, like R&D and sales, will continue there. Cree Lighting cited a "faltering company" exception for not providing 60-day layoff notice.

https://inside.lighting/news/26-03/cree-lighting-furlough-ends-facility-shutdown-layoffs

Harley-Davidson experienced a challenging year with declining performance. Its revenue fell by 26%, and global sales also continued their downward slide. CEO Artie Starrs announced plans to reduce costs significantly. These efforts may include workforce reductions as part of broader restructuring. Union workers in Milwaukee are aware of potential job losses for both production and salaried staff.

https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/harley-davidson-s-2025-revenue-down-26-percent-layoffs-may-follow.html

Seven Wisconsin companies filed layoff notices in January, affecting 366 workers. The state's unemployment rate remained low at 3.1%. Economists observed a general slowdown in hiring activity. Retirements are a major factor contributing to the labor force decline. Manufacturing jobs decreased, but the construction sector saw an increase.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/02/02/bank-first-united-piston-ring-tekni-plex-and-other-lay-off-workers/88433940007/

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is converting its Blair plant. The plant will now produce cottage cheese. Eighty-six employees will face temporary layoffs. These layoffs begin in March and end in early 2027. The facility will become a major cottage cheese producer.

http://host.madison.com/news/state-regional/wisconsin/article_3b938fd5-9a0f-5e0b-b8f5-b80d14e759c5.html