Home Construction Conn. jobless rate spikes in July ConstructionEconomyFairfieldHuman ResourcesPremium Content Conn. jobless rate spikes in July By Alexander Soule - August 17, 2012 SHARE Facebook Twitter Connecticut’s unemployment rate spiked to 8.5 percent in July, despite the state adding more than 5,000 jobs. This content is for Westfair Online members only. Please Sign in / Join to view this content. Become a member by Registering Here.