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| Unemployment in the Campo de Cartagena region in October 2020 has suffered an increase of 37 more unemployed, which represents 0.1% more compared to the regional decrease (-0.4%) but better compared to the national increase (+ 1.3%) | COEC demands the adoption of measures similar to those implemented in Germany, with aid of 75% on the losses of the same period of the previous year for SMEs, freelancers and hospitality.The total number of unemployed in the Campo de Cartagena region in October 2020 stood at 33,690 people (+ 0.1%), which represents an increase of 37 unemployed compared to September.
By sectors, unemployment in October increased in the group without previous employment especially (+ 3.0%) and also in services (0.7%), while it decreased in the rest, especially in agriculture (-5.5%) and construction (-2.1%).By municipalities, the increase in Mazarrón (+ 5.1%) stands out compared to the decrease in Torre Pacheco (-6%).
Cartagena shows a slight upturn in the number of unemployed (+0.15)INTER-ANNUAL DATAThe medium-term trend of unemployment in the Cartagena Region continues to show the deterioration that began in March 2020 with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis.
The number of registered unemployed in the Cartagena Region increased in October by 6,070 people with respect to the same month of the previous year, October 2019 (+ 22.0%), especially in agriculture (+ 38.7%) and between the unemployed without previous employment (+ 28.8%).In year-on-year terms, unemployment rose in all municipalities.
Los Alcázares (+ 32.6%) presented the highest increase.
Cartagena increased its number of unemployed by 20%.COEC expresses its concern about this slight increase in unemployment in the Campo de Cartagena region, which continues to show the deterioration that began in March 2020 with the start of the COVID-19 crisis."We are very concerned that the number of unemployed in the Campo de Cartagena region continues to increase, in view of the declines both at the regional level.
Agriculture and construction are not able to compensate for the destruction of employment in the service sector, mainly in the hospitality and commerce.
Our region continues to suffer the effects of Covid-19, "Correa said."I express my great concern about the imminent closure of bars and restaurants due to the great impact it will have on companies and job creation.
This measure will mean the definitive closure of many businesses, already mortally wounded," he said.
the president of COEC.COEC demands the adoption of measures similar to those implemented by Chancellor Merkel in Germany, with aid of 75% on the losses of the same period of the previous year for SMEs, the self-employed and the hotel industry."We urgently need a total exemption from taxes and Social Security contributions in relation to the 4th quarter of this year for the hotel and trade sector, to expand the economic and temporary coverage of the ERTES, as well as an extension in the period lack of ICO loans, in addition to a direct economic injection to the economic sectors affected by the anti-covid measures adopted by the Autonomous Communities ", concludes Ana Correa.OUTSTANDING DATAThe number of registered unemployed in the Region decreased by 869 people in October 2020 compared to September 2020 (-2.6%).
It rose in Mazarrón (+ 1.5%) compared to the decrease in Los Alcázares (-4.8%).
In Cartagena it was reduced by 2.5%.
This data would seem to indicate that the negative effect of the coronavirus is beginning to subside on the economy of the Region, given the decrease in unemployment in the last two months.
However, the state of alarm, the curfew and a possible lockdown will alter these figures.SIGNED CONTRACTSThe total number of employment contracts signed in the Cartagena Region in October 2020 was 22,147 contracts (+ 16.4%) thanks to the pull of agriculture (+ 43.8%) and industry (+ 13.7%) .
The monthly growth in the number of contracts signed in the Region in October 2020 was lower than usual in October.By municipalities, and always in year-on-year terms, the number of contracts signed in October 2020 increased, mainly, in Fuente Álamo (+ 106.9%) and collapsed in San Pedro del Pinatar (-45.2%).
Cartagena experienced a decrease of 5.2%.
Source: COEC
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