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West Haven Unemployment Rises Amid Steady State Job Growth

8/26/2025

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West Haven's unemployment increased to 5% in July 2025, up from 3.9%; Hamden's rose to 4.5% from 3.5%.
Connecticut added 700 jobs, keeping the state unemployment rate steady at 3.8% for three years.
Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo reported 80,000 job openings and resources available for jobseekers.
Connecticut's labor force participation rate is 64.7%, exceeding the national average of 62.2%.

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Story summary

West Haven's unemployment increased to 5% in July 2025, up from 3.9%; Hamden's rose to 4.5% from 3.5%.
Connecticut added 700 jobs, keeping the state unemployment rate steady at 3.8% for three years.
Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo reported 80,000 job openings and resources available for jobseekers.
Connecticut's labor force participation rate is 64.7%, exceeding the national average of 62.2%.