Unemployment in Catalonia falls for first time since March, down 3.23%
Unions warn many new jobs are precarious and could disappear again by September
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Covid-19 destroys 223,700 jobs in three months, leaving unemployment at 12.78%
In the second quarter of 2020, a further 61,300 people lost their jobs, bringing the total without work to 472,900
Unemployment continues to rise but at slower pace compared with start of lockdown
Last month saw a 0.4% increase in those seeking work, with 485,019 registered at unemployment offices
Nissan workers stage funeral procession through Barcelona to protest plant closures
Employees burn caskets of Japanese carmaker and manufacturers' association officials
Unemployment up over 30% compared with last year
15,339 more people left without work compared to April, leaving total jobless at 483,149
Over 20% of workers already affected by temporary redundancy schemes
As problems receiving benefits continue, grants for provisionally jobless will end on June 30 if no further deals reached
Catalan economy drops 3.9% on last year due to coronavirus crisis
A fall of 4.6% was seen compared with the previous quarter at the end of 2019
Unemployment rises 12.17% during April
The entirety of the month was spent in lockdown due to the coronavirus
Over half a million laid-off people may lack 'recognized unemployment,' says Catalan government
Labor minister defends €200 payout after union criticism that measure shows "ignorance" of economic reality in Catalonia
Unemployment rises in first quarter of 2020 to 10.66%
Number of people without work up by 5,800 to a total of 411,600
Catalan government to offer €200 grant to workers hit by health crisis
Emergency payment aimed at people who have lost at least 30% of income can be applied for next week
Temporary layoffs, long-term unemployment, falling GDP: economic impact of Covid-19
The coronavirus hit is being felt beyond the health services, with the economy hugely affected and many without work
Uncertainty reigns among Catalonia's vehicle repair shops
With only 30% of workshops open to service essential vehicles, associations in the sector demand clear and more effective government measures
Unemployment soars as coronavirus crisis takes toll on businesses
A further 21,833 were left without work in March, a jump of 5.52% in the last month
What benefits have been put in place to mitigate the economic blow of Covid-19?
Check out Catalan News' guide to both Catalan and Spanish measures for those in need during these trying times