Wisconsin employers filed several layoff and closure notices in May. These filings named at least 248 affected workers across various industries. Parkhurst Dining, Henkel, and Cree Lighting announced job cuts in specific cities. UnityPoint Health and... — read more 

A trucking company in Wisconsin Rapids announced mass layoffs. Employees received notification of the job cuts. Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin https://www.wsaw.com/video/2026/06/03/wisconsin-rapids-trucking-company-notifies-employees-mass-layoffs/

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... — read more 

Four Wisconsin companies filed layoff notices. These notices impacted 311 workers. The filings occurred during May. The actual number of employees losing jobs is less. This information was reported on June 2, 2026. ... — read more 

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... — read more 

Wisconsin's labor market has cooled over the past year. The unemployment rate for Wisconsin held at 3.5 percent in April. The state experienced a loss of 12,800 non-farm jobs from April 2025 to April 2026. Manufacturing jobs decreased by 7,800 during... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Henkel US Operations Corporation announced the closure of its Oak Creek facility. This action will result in 57 layoffs. The company plans to halt all operations by the end of September 2026. The facility's permanent closure is scheduled for February... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Virtex is an electronics manufacturer. The company is based in Texas. It plans to close its Menomonee Falls plant. This closure will affect 91 jobs. The Menomonee Falls plant will cease operations. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin ... — read more 

Ryder Integrated Logistics will lay off 151 employees. These layoffs affect two facilities in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company's customer contract was not renewed. Affected employees will cease Ryder employment on June 30. A new provider plans to... — read more 

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... — read more 

MPS staff held a protest. They protested recent budget cuts. Staff also protested planned layoffs. Employees demanded cost of living raises. The protest addressed these multiple concerns. ... — read more 

Polaris will close its manufacturing plant in Osceola, Wisconsin. This action will result in 189 employees losing their jobs. The closure process will begin in July and conclude by January 2027. The first wave of layoffs, impacting approximately 26... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

One Call has completed its acquisition of Data Dimensions. This acquisition aims to replace fragmented processes. It will create a unified system. The system connects data, workflows, and payments. This applies across the workers' compensation health... — read more 

UnityPoint Health announced job cuts due to outsourcing its IT and revenue cycle functions. The health system will eliminate 207 information technology positions. Further job reductions are planned for the revenue cycle department. Accenture will... — read more 

Milwaukee Public Schools announced job cuts affecting 201 employees. These layoffs are part of a plan to close a $46 million budget gap. The teachers union and parent groups are demanding the district reverse these cuts. They also call for pausing... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Milwaukee Public Schools notified 201 employees of job terminations. These layoffs are part of a plan to reduce approximately 260 positions. The cuts aim to save the district about $30 million. This addresses a $46 million budget deficit and other... — read more 

Cree Lighting faces two class-action lawsuits in federal court. These lawsuits follow the termination of 172 employees in March. Complaints allege the company violated federal and state WARN acts. Workers claim they did not receive the required... — read more 

Harley-Davidson is reducing its global workforce. The company confirmed some employees were notified of layoffs. The exact number of affected individuals remains unknown. Harley-Davidson reported a $29 million operating loss in 2025. Global... — read more 

Fresenius USA Manufacturing will eliminate 41 positions. These layoffs affect its Kenosha distribution center. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. This action follows a decision to divest logistics operations to Ryder System. The Kenosha... — read more 

Polaris plans to close its Osceola, Wisconsin facility. This action will affect approximately 200 workers. The facility specializes in manufacturing Indian Motorcycle. Polaris intends to sell Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood, a private equity firm... — read more 

Air Wisconsin plans to lay off 128 more employees. These reductions will occur between now and June. The company cited a lost contract and economic uncertainty. This follows an earlier notice affecting over 500 workers. Operations at Appleton and... — read more 

Kroger is closing several automated fulfillment centers. Three facilities in Wisconsin, Maryland, and Florida will shut down. This move seeks to enhance delivery and e-commerce options. Over 1,600 jobs are affected in Wisconsin and Florida. The... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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 ... — read more 

United Natural Foods Inc. will close its Sturtevant facility. This closure impacts 443 workers. The company announced this on March 16. Layoffs are scheduled from June 20 to August 1. The company is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Sturtevant... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Milwaukee’s school superintendent proposes significant job cuts. Brenda Cassellius plans to eliminate over 260 non-classroom positions. This action aims to save the district $30 million. The superintendent seeks to protect classroom teachers and... — read more