Positive data in the hospitality sector
The Secretary of Labor of the Generalitat, Enric Vinaixa, has highlighted the positive results in the hospitality sector. According to the most recent data, there has been a significant increase in the number of affiliations.
Compared to the month of February, **13,457 more memberships** have been registered in the hospitality sector. This increase represents a growth of **5.1%**.
Historical and positive data
The Secretary of Labor has described these data as ‘historic and very positive’. It highlights that this is the month with the lowest unemployment figure in the last 16 years and that Social Security enrollment is the highest in the historical series.
Currently, there are **355,000 more** members of Social Security compared to the same period last year.
Catalonia leads the reduction of unemployment
Enric Vinaixa has highlighted that Catalonia is a leader in reducing unemployment in Spain. In addition, he stated that these data show that the labor market has started the year on a good footing.
Impact of Easter on the tourism sector
The Secretary of Labor has pointed out that the tourism sector has had a very positive impact on the data. It should be noted that 13,457 more memberships have been registered in the hospitality industry than in February, which represents an increase of 5.1%.
However, we will have to wait for the April data to determine if these affiliations are maintained during the summer season.
Aim to drop from 300,000 unemployed
Enric Vinaixa has expressed the Government’s aim to reduce the 300,000 unemployed in Catalonia. However, he noted that this figure is a challenge, since the active population has increased.
In conclusion, the data show a significant increase in memberships in the hospitality sector, as well as a reduction in unemployment in Catalonia. These positive data indicate that the labor market has started the year in a positive way.
