The unemployment figures have increased in Cartagena during the month of August, according to figures provided by the national government and commented this morning at a press conference by the Mayor, Pilar Barreiro.
In the township the increase stood at 3.4%, below the regional average and the levels recorded last April, which was when most bellonging unemployed.
503 Seun official figures have lost their jobs during the last month in the city of Cartagena, a figure which must be added the 15,021 people already exist.
The services sector has suffered most, although it is noted that is also the most dynamic sector in terms of contracts is concerned.
The mayor of Cartagena, Pilar Barreiro, has demanded a change in economic policy of the Central Government and noted that the significant investments that have been made in the tourism sector of the city, will allow us to have an avenue of relief for other locations .
Although unemployment has increased, behavior contracts tells us we are in a good way to Cartagena a first class tourist area, and we must continue working to improve.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena