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Colorado’s labor force participation rate shrinks to lowest since 1979
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Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/16/colorado-labor-force-shrinks-lowest-jobs-numbers-unemployment/
Colorado’s labor force participation rate is down to levels last seen in 1979. More Colorado workers left the state’s labor force last month, likely due to retirement, moving away or possibly just giving up the search. Sun business and tech reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down what it means for Colorado.
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