From tomorrow, the applications of the companies for the 2nd cycle of the employment program of 4,000 unemployed people aged 30 and over in the Most Developed Regions (PAP) of the country start, with emphasis on women. This is stated in an announcement posted today on the website of the NSRF. Specifically, on Friday, May […]
Tag: Unemployment
Stability program: Average growth 3.6% – Lower unemployment by 4.5% in 2022-2025
By Tasos Dasopolos An average annual growth of 3.6% and a reduction of unemployment by 4.5% for the period 2022 – 2025 envisages, among other things, the stability and growth program, which was presented today by the Minister of Finance to the cabinet. Based on the presentation of the Minister of Finance Mr. Christos Staikouras […]
OAED: The registered unemployed decreased in March 2022
The total number of registered unemployed in March 2022 rose to 1,092,509 people compared to 1,109,641 people in February 2022 (percentage change -1.54%) and against 1,131,228 people in March 2021 (percentage change -3.42 %), according to the registered unemployment statistics of OAED. In particular, the total number of registered unemployed, with the criterion of job […]
Eurobank: Unemployment falls, employment rises – Medium-term labor market challenges remain
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Greece stood at 12.9% of the workforce in January-February 2022, from 13.1% in the 4th quarter of 2021 and 16.4% in the 1st quarter of 2021, according to Eurobank in its weekly bulletin. . The current price is the lowest recorded since the 3rd quarter of 2010, ie immediately […]
IMF: Greece’s growth at 3.5% this year – Calls for measures in favor of the vulnerable
By Tasos Dasopoulos Growth that will reach 3.5% for this year despite the crisis and 2.6% in 2023 is forecast by the IMF for Greece, while for inflation it expects a peak for this year but not more than 4.5% and then a decline at 1.3% next year. In particular, in the spring report on […]
ELSTAT: Unemployment at 12.8% in February
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announces the seasonally adjusted employment and unemployment estimates for February 2022. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February 2022 amounted to 12.8% compared to 16.1% in February 2021 and the revised upwards of 12.9% in January 2022. Employees amounted to 4,118,939 people, an increase of 455,115 people compared to February […]
Unemployment benefit is linked to job search
Of Dimitris Katsaganis The Ministry of Labor is trying to turn the unemployment benefit into a “lever” of employment and not staying in the subsidized unemployment with two basic “clauses” which are provided in the bill which he brought to Parliament yesterday.. According to the first “clause”, any unemployed person who is entitled to unemployment […]
Al. Tsipras: The government punishes workers and the unemployed
The President of SYRIZA Progressive Alliance, Alexis Tsipras, launched a fierce attack on the government of Mr. Mitsotakis for “failed neoliberal elections” against both the workers and the unemployed, in a meeting he had with the OAED Workers’ Federation. “After dissolving the labor relations with the Hatzidakis law, which in fact abolishes the 8-hour period […]
A. Skertsos: Reduction of unemployment despite adversity
The safest way to a more just society with more freedom, dignity, cohesion and opportunity for all is work. Only economic policy that manages to add new and better jobs to the economy can be considered an effective and fair policy that emancipates and empowers citizens. So, according to the latest Eurostat data from July […]
N. Papathanasis: We are moving forward with a significant increase in investments to create more jobs
The reforms introduced by the government and the constant contacts with foreign business giants, strengthen the increase of investments and the creation of even more jobs that will gradually reduce the unemployment rate, bringing it to the pre-crisis rates and even lower. This is noted by the Deputy Minister of Development and Investment Nikos Papathanasis […]
