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15-September-2011
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The US unemployment rate is still more than double its pre-crisis level and there is an increasing risk that the labour market recovery has stalled or could even go into reverse.
15-September-2011
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The 2011 OECD Employment Outlook shows that a modest recovery is underway in France which is translating into a slow decline in the unemployment rate. France’s unemployment rate (ILO definition)has declined from its peak of 10% in the fourth quarter of 2009 to 9.7% in the second quarter of 2
15-September-2011
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According to the 2011 OECD Employment Outlook, the labour market is recovering faster in Canada than in many OECD countries. Canada’s unemployment rate (ILO definition) has fallen to 7.5% for the second quarter of 2011 from its peak of 8.5% reached in the third quarter of 2009.
15-September-2011
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The Korean labour market bounced back quickly from the 2008-2009 global economic crisis. The 2011 OECD Employment Outlook shows that the rapid recovery of the Korean economy was reflected in the comparative resilience of its labour market performance.
15-September-2011
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The impact of the recent deep recession on the Italian labour market was relatively mild, but the recovery has been slow.
15-September-2011
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EMO 2011 Country Note Spain Spanish
15-September-2011
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Si bien la recuperación económica está claramente en marcha en México, la disminución en la tasa de desempleo sigue siendo modesta.
15-September-2011
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The challenges of tackling high and persistent unemployment, especially for the young people, improving job opportunities and ensuring adequate social safety nets should be at the top of the political agenda, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.
15-September-2011
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The German labour market held up very well during the 2008-09 recession, but is likely to feel the effects of the recent weakening of growth across the OECD area.
15-September-2011
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Despite a small rise in the unemployment rate to 5.3% in August, Australia’s labour market is still outperforming most other OECD countries.
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