Jobs

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. ‒ The unemployment rate in Connecticut, while still below the national average, was unchanged in April, according to a report from the state's Department of Labor. 

The rate stayed at 7.7 percent, compare to a national rate of 8.1 percent. 

“Since January 2011, there have been nearly 16,000 new, private sector jobs created, ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Connecticut's jobless rate dropped for the seventh straight month in February, falling two-tenths of a point to 7.8 percent, Gov. Dannel Malloy said Thursday. 

Some 5,500 jobs were added by the private sector, bringing unemployment to its lowest level since April 2009, Malloy said, adding that 17,100 positions have been gained since the ...

STAMFORD, Conn. — State Sen. Carlo Leone made a push to help military veterans return to the work force Tuesday while testifying before the General Assembly’s Commerce Committee.  

“As we draw down ...

NORWALK, Conn. – Congressman Jim Himes is holding a town hall meeting in Norwalk Saturday to gather input on federal efforts to create jobs, reduce the deficit, and get the economy back on track.

The ...