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
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