Glimmer of hope in unemployment figures

[Janet]

August's unemployment figures for the Canaries are positive for the first time in a while, going down 0.39%. The drop is the second highest in the whole of Spain. Nationally, unemployment actually rose in August, by 0.38%, leaving 4,625,634 throughout the country. Here in the Canaries, our drop of 0.39%  means 1,119 fewer people were out of work, 890 in the Santa Cruz province, and 229 in Las Palmas. Compared to a year ago, both figures are higher, but August's positive results offer a glimmer of hope. JA

[Guanche]

I can't help but wonder if these numbers are taken from the people recently taken off unemployment benefit and no longer qualifying for the Government 'help'?

[Janet]

I don't think so, Guanche, because they're the registered unemployed, and anyone in that situation would have to continue "signing on" in order to receive the extra help.

[poker]

7 out of 10 young peaple ( under 25) without work in the Canary islands .
The lost generation they say .
Head of el dia today 5 April 2013 .