Recovery from the current recession appears to be gaining traction in the US economy.  Unfortunately, this does not appear to be the case for the jobless workers.  Currently our nation's unemployment stands at 10.2% and is expected to continue at this level or higher, well into 2010.

CT Dept of Labor released the states unemployment statistics and even though we seem to be recovering, the unemployment rate rose from 8.1% to 8.4%  The greatest losses came in the trade, transportation, utilities, and professional/business service sectors.  Construction, leisure, and hospitality actually added jobs.
 
Overall, CT unemployment is currently at a level not seen in over 33 years!