April jobs report: 2,400 more people working in Floyd vs. a year earlier -- but first-time unemployment claims surge as well

Floyd County’s work force surged by 5.7% in April vs. the same month last year — but showed no changes from the previous month.

Last month, 44,300 people were employed in healthcare, retail, education and other sectors compared to 41,900 in April 2022.

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