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Union Membership Rises in CT, Hits New Low Nationally

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/union-membership-rises-in-ct-hits-new-low-nationally

Connecticut sees an uptick in union membership, bucking the national trend as U.S. union participation reaches historic lows. The state's growth is attributed to increased organizing in healthcare and service sectors. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
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Land Clearing Begins in Danbury for 24-unit Apt building

https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/danbury-construction-apartment-town-hill-ave-start-20140909.php

Construction crews have begun clearing land for a new 24-unit apartment complex on Town Hill Avenue. The project is expected to create numerous construction jobs and help address local housing needs. Source: ctpost.com
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First CT Wegmans Announces Official Norwalk Opening

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/norwalk-ct-wegmans-opening-date-summer-20151543.php

Wegmans Food Markets confirms summer opening date for its first Connecticut location in Norwalk. The store is expected to create hundreds of local jobs, with recruitment and training programs already underway. Source: nhregister.com
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With 50-Acre Property For Sale, Newington Eyes Downtown Revitalization

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/with-50-acre-property-for-sale-newington-eyes-downtown-revitalization

Newington officials are exploring development opportunities for a 50-acre property, aiming to revitalize the downtown area. The project could potentially create significant construction and permanent jobs through mixed-use development. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
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Steelpointe Subs Penalized by State for Labor Violations

https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/steelpointe-bridgeport-labor-20011027.php

Subcontractors at Bridgeport's Steelpointe development face penalties for wage violations and worker misclassification | source: ctpost.com
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Comptroller Scanlon Proposes Bill to Fight Wage Theft

https://ctmirror.org/2025/01/27/wage-theft-bill/

New legislation aims to strengthen enforcement against wage theft and increase penalties for violators in Connecticut | source: ctmirror.org
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Zoners Douse Proposed Firehouse Apts

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/bza_15_edwards

New Haven zoning board rejects proposal to convert historic Edwards Firehouse into apartment complex, citing community concerns | source: newhavenindependent.org
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CT Manufacturing Jobs Are Available, Young People Need to Fill Them

https://ctmirror.org/2022/01/25/ct-manufacturers-have-a-workforce-problem-and-they-need-young-people-to-solve-it/

Connecticut manufacturers face growing workforce gaps as they seek to attract younger generation to available manufacturing positions | source: ctmirror.org
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8 CT School Projects Top States to-fund List, for Total of $152M

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/education/article/greenwich-fairfield-plainville-woodbridge-norwich-20036288.php

Eight Connecticut school construction projects receive priority funding status, with total investments reaching $152 million for facilities improvements | source: stamfordadvocate.com
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Housing Developer, Neighbors Clash Before Zoning Vote

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/15_edwards_city_hall

Local residents and developers face off over proposed housing development at City Hall zoning hearing, highlighting ongoing tensions between neighborhood preservation and new construction. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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