Spain: assessment of the huge plan against precariousness

Over one million permanent employment contracts have been signed since July 1st, announces the Ministry of Labour, that is to say an increase of 57 % compared to 2005. (Ref. 061285)
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According to the public employment service, a total of 1 050 382 contracts were registered since the entry into force of the labour reform and the implementation of a “shock plan” against precariousness (see story n° 06710). This amounts to an increase of 57% compared to the 670 365 reported during the same period in 2005. During the past 5 months, since the implementation of the agreement between the government, employers and the trade unions over the “pact for growth and employment”, appointm

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