Dept. of Labor reports rising unemployment, less private sector jobs

Connecticut Inside Investigator – Tuesday, June 23, 2026
By Alex Appel

Unemployment is rising, according to the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) May Labor Situation Report.

The report, which was released on Monday, June 22, found that unemployment was at 5.1% in May, one-tenth of a percent more than it was in April. Last May, unemployment in Connecticut was at 3.8%.

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