Unemployment figures - UNISON response

Wed 12 Dec 2012
“The loss of another 24,000 jobs from the public  sector in the last quarter alone spells a bleak Christmas for those families and for families relying on vital NHS and local council services” said Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary today.

The UNISON chief went on to say:

“We know that the Government plans to cut more public sector jobs in the New Year.  The Olympic and Christmas boost has given some welcome short-term relief to the unemployed, but the Government must act now to create sustainable growth and jobs. “

ENDS

Unemployment in the regions between August and October was:

Region             Total unemployment     Change on quarter    Percentage rate

North East         123,000                minus 11,000          9.5%

North West         298,000                minus 18,000          8.6%

Yorkshire/Humber   243,000                minus 29,000          8.8%

East Midlands      184,000                minus 8,000           8.0%

West Midlands      236,000                minus 1,000           8.7%

East of England    216,000                plus 15,000           6.9%

London             382,000                plus 5,000            9.0%

South East         283,000                no change             6.3%

South West         155,000                plus 2,000            5.7%

Wales              117,000                minus 15,000          7.9%

Scotland           204,000                minus 19,000          7.6%

Northern Ireland   68,000                 minus 3,000           7.8%

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