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Connecticut Unemployment Rises to 4.0%, Job Market Tightens

1/11/2026

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Unemployment in Connecticut rose to 4.0% in November, below the national 4.6%.
The Connecticut Department of Labor reported mixed data, with 700 fewer jobs in October and 2,100 more in November.
Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo said job seekers face a more competitive market.
Employers rely on immigrant workers to address retirements and a low birthrate.

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Unemployment in Connecticut rose to 4.0% in November, below the national 4.6%.
The Connecticut Department of Labor reported mixed data, with 700 fewer jobs in October and 2,100 more in November.
Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo said job seekers face a more competitive market.
Employers rely on immigrant workers to address retirements and a low birthrate.