Underemployment is down slightly, with more work cropping up in the construction sector, while median monthly earnings have remained the same.
Macao unemployment
Speaking at a Labour Day function, Lei Wai Nong also talked up the government’s record on workers’ rights despite international criticism.
Internship programme suffers high drop-out rate, with 200 out of 500 quitting; Finance Secretary admits 5% unemployment rate ‘not low’.
Chief Executive says government still mulling how relief will be distributed, acknowledges unemployment situation is ‘very serious’.
Launched in 2020, the programme offers places in banking and insurance, construction engineering, medical care, airlines, retail and technology.
Most used to work in hotels, restaurants or gaming industry; government seeks to encourage graduates to join internship scheme.
Government launches MOP 300 million scheme, running from June to August, to offset negative effects of Covid-19.
Overall unemployment rate now stands at 3.5%; most job-seekers used to work in construction or gaming industries.
Workers who once earned MOP 20,000 monthly now scraping by, suffering from depression and contemplating selling off their assets.
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