Article: Lynchburg, Va., Unemployment Drops in July; Special Benefits Approved.

By Caroline S. Wallinger, The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Aug. 27--Lynchburg's unemployment rate came down in July to 5.1 percent, and the U.S. Department of Labor has approved special benefits to help some dislocated workers.

Former employees of Ericsson's Supply and Distribution Division, including leased workers from Manpower, are now eligible to apply for benefits under the Department of Labor's Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.

Sanmina-SCI also received certification for its Electronics Manufacturing Services Division. The company manufactures radio base stations and component parts in ...

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