The disturbing fact that 242,500 people are still struggling in the labour market should prompt the government to work harder in job creation and retention. Photo: Nora Tam The disturbing fact that 242,500 people are still struggling in the labour market should prompt the government to work harder in job creation and retention. Photo: Nora Tam
The disturbing fact that 242,500 people are still struggling in the labour market should prompt the government to work harder in job creation and retention. Photo: Nora Tam
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Real impact of virus wave still to be felt

  • Officials contend that a 0.1 percentage point drop in the city’s unemployment rate showed that the wage subsidy scheme had prevented substantial job losses. Yet the total unemployment rate remains at a 15-year high and more must be done to create and retain jobs

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Updated: 10:52pm, 23 Aug, 2020

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The disturbing fact that 242,500 people are still struggling in the labour market should prompt the government to work harder in job creation and retention. Photo: Nora Tam The disturbing fact that 242,500 people are still struggling in the labour market should prompt the government to work harder in job creation and retention. Photo: Nora Tam
The disturbing fact that 242,500 people are still struggling in the labour market should prompt the government to work harder in job creation and retention. Photo: Nora Tam
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