Unemployment in East Tyrol: Dramatic increase by 11.4 percent!
Unemployment in East Tyrol: Dramatic increase by 11.4 percent!
Lienz, Österreich - In East Tyrol, the cards on the labor market are currently not rosy. According to the latest figures, 889 people are unemployed in the Lienz district at the end of May, which corresponds to a quota of 5.4 percent. This is a significant increase of 11.4 percent compared to the previous year. The situation for long-term unemployed is particularly challenging, the number of which has increased in this region by 17.5 percent, as the Kleine Zeitung
The situation not only looks dark in East Tyrol: In Tyrol, 18,358 people are unemployed in Tyrol on the date on May 31. This represents an increase of 1,654 people or 9.9 percent compared to the previous year. While the unemployment rate in Tyrol is 5 percent, which is the second lowest value in Austria, uncertainty in world trade and economic development remains a constant burden for companies, such as Johannes Schranz, deputy state manager at the AMS Tirol, explains.
industries in focus
It is interesting that unemployment has increased in almost all industries compared to the previous year. Trading, gastronomy, the production of goods and economic services are particularly affected. In these areas, adaptation to market developments and the acquisition of new employees is a constant challenge. While the numbers in construction are only slightly above the previous year's level, there is a blatant need for workers in many other areas. In fact, a current study predicts a defect of 1,300 workers in East Tyrol by 2032. At the moment, 987 vacancies can come up for Lienz.A close focus is also on the decline in the immediately available apprenticeships, the number of which has dropped by 16.8 percent. However, specialists are still being sought for apprenticeships in retail, accommodation and in the building industry. In order for the situation on the labor market to improve, participation in training measures is an important strategy. Currently over 2,281 people in Tyrol are active in retraining and qualification programs to increase their employment opportunities, which is an interesting development that the presented in their reports.
social aspects and long -term unemployment
also becomes clear that certain groups are more affected by this crisis. More than 60 percent of the long -term unemployed people aged 50 and over have to deal with health restrictions. In particular, the number of 60-year-old women who is unemployed have increased by 551.5 percent. The 1992 pension reform plays a role here, which many of these women present with additional challenges. It should be noted that the majority of long -term unemployed need special support, which requires serious rethinking.
In summary, it can be said that the situation on the job market in Tyrol, especially in East Tyrol, is serious. The challenges are complex and require both the commitment on the part of companies and political actors to bring about the necessary changes. Currently the work plus to a clear trend: the long-term ability to do so now affects over 29 percent of all unemployed in the country.| Details | |
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