Hundreds of Layoffs and Furloughs Hit Racine County

Sturvevant manufacturer announces major workforce reductions

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:26am

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Hundreds of workers in Racine County, Wisconsin will be losing their jobs this summer as a major local manufacturer, Sturvevant, has announced widespread layoffs and furloughs impacting its workforce.

Why it matters

The layoffs at Sturvevant, one of the largest employers in the Racine area, will have a significant economic impact on the community, with many families facing financial hardship and the local economy bracing for the ripple effects.

The details

Sturvevant, a manufacturing company based in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, has notified employees this week that it will be implementing major workforce reductions, including both layoffs and furloughs, in the coming months. The exact number of job losses has not been specified, but reports indicate it will be in the hundreds, representing a substantial portion of Sturvevant's local workforce.

  • The layoff and furlough notices were sent out to employees this week.

The players

Sturvevant

A manufacturing company based in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin that is one of the largest employers in the Racine County area.

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The takeaway

The impending job losses at Sturvevant will have a significant economic impact on Racine County, underscoring the vulnerability of local communities to the business decisions of major employers and the need for economic diversification and support systems to help displaced workers.