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Connecticut Unemployment Rises Amid Job Losses and Recovery

1/28/2026

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In December 2025, Connecticut's unemployment rate increased to 4.1%, while Brookfield's rate was 3.8%.
The state lost 500 nonfarm jobs, bringing the total to 1,713,900, and private-sector employment decreased by 1,000 jobs.
Government jobs rose by 500, recovering from pandemic losses, according to Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo.
National issues impacted job growth, with 70,000 open positions statewide.
Professional and business services gained 700 jobs, while financial activities lost 700 positions.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Connecticut's unemployment rate increased to 4.1%, while Brookfield's rate was 3.8%.
The state lost 500 nonfarm jobs, bringing the total to 1,713,900, and private-sector employment decreased by 1,000 jobs.
Government jobs rose by 500, recovering from pandemic losses, according to Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo.
National issues impacted job growth, with 70,000 open positions statewide.
Professional and business services gained 700 jobs, while financial activities lost 700 positions.