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The 10 most popular occupations for Uber and Lyft drivers

Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the taxi industry by allowing individuals to work as freelance drivers-for-hire, using their personal vehicles. Drivers can set their own hours and earn money on the...

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Colchester company named one of Sikorsky’s elite suppliers is looking to...

COLCHESTER --  Since 1964, Alpha Q in Colchester has been busy producing parts for the aerospace industry. The manufacturing floor puts out parts, while the Glastonbury Southern Gage side of the...

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Connecticut reports 1,400 jobs lost in April

HARTFORD — Connecticut labor officials say the state saw its second consecutive month of job losses in April. The Hartford Courant reports employers shed 1,400 jobs during the month. The state...

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Walk day in West Hartford provides students with a chance to explore careers...

WEST HARTFORD --  The Fifth Annual JA Career Walk day in West Hartford gave area high school students a chance to explore careers opportunities right in their own region. The event was created by...

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UTC plans to hire 35,000 people, invest $15 Billion in US over next 5 years

EAST HARTFORD -- United Technologies Wednesday announced that they plan to hire 35,000 people and invest $15-billion in U.S. over the next five years. Company officials were joined by U.S. SBA...

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Unemployment rate matches lowest point in half a century

WASHINGTON DC — How low can we go? The jobless rate inched down to 3.8% in May, another sign of the strong economy and tight labor market. That tied the lowest unemployment rate since 1969. Since then,...

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Vermont will pay people $10,000 to move there and work remotely

Watch Video Calling all remote workers: Vermont has a deal for you. The state has a new law that will pay workers to move there and work remotely. Governor Phil Scott signed the legislation on...

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Maker of candy hearts sold to company that saved Twinkies

BOSTON  — A company that once rescued the Twinkies brand is now taking over the maker of Necco Wafers. The family business of billionaire Dean Metropoulos announced Friday it paid $17.3 million for the...

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Toys ‘R’ Us employees protest lack of severance pay

Madelyn Garcia has worked 30 years for Toys “R” Us, rising to the position of store manager in Boynton Beach, Florida. When the chain filed for bankruptcy last year, she comforted herself with the...

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America may soon face its biggest labor strike in decades

Watch Video The Teamsters and UPS could be heading toward the nation’s largest strike in decades. On Tuesday, the union announced that members voted more than 90 percent in favor of going on strike, if...

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State announces $1 billion fuel cell energy project for New Britain 

NEW BRITAIN -- The state announced Wednesday they will be building a fuel cell energy project at the historic Stanley Black and Decker site. "We think it’s a very big deal not only for New Britain but...

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Report shows Connecticut gained more than 4,000 jobs in May

HARTFORD  — A new report shows that Connecticut has gained more than 4,000 jobs while its unemployment rate remained the same. Thursday’s monthly Department of Labor employment report indicates...

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Minimum wage won’t let you afford a 2-bedroom rental anywhere in the U.S.,...

There's not a single state, county or metropolitan area in the entire United States where a full-time worker earning the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour can afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment....

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MGM Springfield to host final hiring event before opening; hundreds of jobs...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  —   MGM Springfield will hosts its final pre-opening hiring event to public on Sunday, June 24. MGM says no reservations are necessary to attend the event and hundreds of job...

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From straw bans to $15 minimum wage, July 1 brings new laws

Watch Video Hundreds of new laws went into effect on July 1 for many state and local governments. Here’s a look at some of the new rules: Seattle bans plastic straws and utensils Plastic straws and...

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Former UConn W. Hartford campus to be site of new technology company global...

WEST HARTFORD — For the second time in two days Governor Malloy announced new jobs and technology innovation coming to Connecticut. Seven Stars Cloud is making a $283 million, 330 job investment in...

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Unemployment rate rises to 4%; US economy adds 213,000 jobs

Watch Video The US economy added 213,000 jobs in June, another strong month of gains. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4% as more people entered the labor force looking for work. Although wages grew...

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Looking for a job? Chic-fil-A in Glastonbury is looking to fill positions

GLASTONBURY — A new Chic-fil-A is set to open on July 26th on 2941 Main Street in Glastonbury and they are looking to hire around 100 employees.    They are looking to fill full-time and part-time...

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The 25 most popular six-figure jobs

Sharp increases in the price of goods is putting strain on wallets and keeping real wages stagnant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the last 12 months, the consumer price index—a...

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WorkinCT: Stanley Black and Decker CEO reflects on company’s history

When Jim Loree took over as President and CEO of Stanley Black and Decker two years ago, he tasked the company with finding its mission. “We had so much success over the years, and it struck me that...

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