Some of The Figures
Unemployment: 4.6%
Total persons employed: 3,530,000 (Nov 2008 - Jan 2009)
Total persons unemployed: 157,700 (Nov 2008 - Jan 2009) increased by 16,400 over previous 2 months
Job losses: 14,300
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that the Government would adhere firmly to the strategy of "stabilising the financial system, supporting enterprises and preserving employment" ...
HOW?
- creation of 55,000 jobs in the next financial year through accelerating infrastructure and minor works projects
- recruiting 7,700 civil servants and create 4,000 temporary openings in the next 14 months
- 20+ statutory bodies to recruit some 6000 employees and create some 2000 temporary jobs or internship opportunities this year
- Labour Department will continue to organise large-scale job fairs in shopping malls, community halls, and mini-job fairs at its Job Centres
JOB FAIRS
Date: Feb.27, Friday
Venue: Lei Yue Mun Plaza
Date: Mar.10-11, 2009
Venue: Olympian City II
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