The Connecticut Department of Labor remains concerned about the impact of inflation and energy prices.

By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com 

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that June was the sixth consecutive month of job growth in the state of Connecticut. The state gained an estimated 1,700 jobs and the May numbers were revised upward to 2,400. The unemployment rate for Connecticut in June also fell to 4%.

“We see continued economic progress in Connecticut – labor force participation is up, employers are hiring, and opportunities are out there for job seekers,” Connecticut Labor Commissioner Dante Bartolomeo said. “Connecticut has among the highest labor force participation rates in the nation, critical for employers who are looking for workers.”

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