Unemployment
New England Unemployment Rate Falls To 6.8 Percent
The unemployment rate in New England ticked down in April to 6.8 percent, remaining lower than the national rate and in line with other states in the region.
New England Economy Seen Improving, But Unevenly
As New England recovers from the worst recession in decades, Massachusetts and Vermont are posting the strongest gains while Rhode Island and Maine lag, an economists’ group said Wednesday.
State Adds More Jobs, But Unemployment Holds At 8%
Preliminary estimates for April show Connecticut added jobs last month while the unemployment rate remained unchanged.
2,600 New Jobs In State, Unemployment Steady At 8%
Data from the State Labor Department show Connecticut added 2,600 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate held steady at 8% — or four-tenths of a point above the national average.
New England Unemployment Down Slightly
The unemployment rate in New England ticked down in February to 7 percent, well below the national average.
Storm Contributes To 5,700 Job Loss In February
The Labor Department says Connecticut lost 5,700 jobs in February, partly due to the big snowstorm, but the new figures also show unemployment fell from 8.1 percent in January to 8 percent in February.
Jan. Unemployment Drops In State; Revised Figures Show 2012 Better Than First Thought
The Connecticut Department of Labor says its latest figures show improvement in the state labor market.
Top Resources For Job Seekers In Connecticut
Long-term unemployment and underemployment continue to sap the souls and purses of people and families all over the country. While Connecticut has been spared the worst of it compared to many states, that is no comfort to the jobless or to those trying to cobble together a series of part-time situations into something resembling a decent occupation. Turn to these Connecticut resources for help in your job hunt.
New England Labor Force Shrinking
V HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s labor force is showing steep declines, alarming some economists. The labor force contracted in each of the last six months of 2012. Federal statistics show that between 2010 and […]
Lack Of Action In Congress Could Affect Jobless Benefits For State Residents
State labor officials say about 43,000 Connecticut residents could lose emergency unemployment benefits at the end of December unless Congress continues the program.
