By Mark Pazniokas
Unemployment in Connecticut dropped for a sixth consecutive month in January to 8 percent, the lowest since April 2009. The state now has recovered 35,900 of the 117,500 non-farm jobs lost in the recession of March 2008 to February 2010.
The construction industry led the way in job growth, adding 3,200 of the 7,100 new jobs recorded for the month, but nearly every sector showed growth. A notable exception: government jobs continued to shrink for the month and year.
“The region’s mild winter appears to be helping job growth in Connecticut across many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and trade,” said Andy Condon, the director of research for the state Department of Labor.
Unemployment was 9.3 percent a year ago and 8.1 percent in December. The national unemployment rate is 8.3 percent.
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