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RICHMOND ADDS 100 WORKERS IN THE LAST MONTH

(Richmond, IN)--Earlier this week, Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News reported that Wayne County’s unemployment rate had hit a two-year high at 3.7%.  Now, here’s a look specific to the city of Richmond.  Richmond’s unemployment rate is 4.3%.  But, there are some positive indicators.  There are 100 more people working in Richmond today than were working one month ago.  And, there are 130 more people considered to be in the labor force.  Since this time last year, there are 160 more people working in Richmond.