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.
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