Employment shifts to part-time
Full-time employment in the manufacturing industry fell, together with that in construction and hotels and restaurants, following a shift from full- to part-time work. Photo: Jason Borg
Full-time employment in manufacturing, construction and hotels and restaurants fell as a result of a shift to part-time work between March 2009 and March this year.
The National Statistics Office said full-time employment dropped by 913, or 0.9 per cent, in the private sector and 196, or 0.5 per cent, in the public service. There was a drop of 869 in manufacturing, 592 in construction and 533 in hotels and restaurants.
On the other hand, full-time jobs in real estate, renting and business activities rose by 734, education by 223 and health and social work by 211. But the biggest rise was seen in part-time jobs, up by 2,191, or 4.6 per cent, of whom 772, or 3.7 per cent, held a full-time job too. Those whose part-time job was their primary occupation rose by 1,419, or 5.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, the Employment and Training Corporation said more people had found a job by registering with it in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2009.
The ETC said those who found employment rose by 300, or 19 per cent, to 1,874 as the number of vacancies received increased by 843, or 23 per cent, to 4,498.
Redundancies fell by 397, or 28 per cent, to 1,004.
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Robert Callus
Sep 4th 2010, 11:25
Keep in mind that there are a substantial amount of people working more than 40hrs a week but still considered as part time, with part timers conditions. They have to accept because of the 'take it or leave it' approach of some employers.
Good points P. Cassar
CZARB
Sep 4th 2010, 12:03
And there is ample space for llegal immigrants into our work force according to GWU.
What a joke
Robert Callus
Sep 4th 2010, 13:24
I'm talking about a completely different thing. These people abuse because authorities are weak with these exploitative employers. And yes, the GWU has consistently talked about these abuses.
CZARB
Sep 4th 2010, 15:01
The rule of demand and supply prevails in everything. If we have too many workers then the bargaining power of workers is reduced and viceversa.
Robert Callus
Sep 4th 2010, 16:25
I don't think this is the case. If a person is made to work for more than 40hrs a week it means there is the demand. What there isn't is the willingness to pay. True, if there is a shortage of workers there is more bargaining power. However much more important than that is the political will to curb up the abuses.
Keep in mind that most of these employers (especially subcontractors) donate large sums of money for political Parties to finance their campaigns. Even if there was a shortage of labor, political parties would still side with these employers. Same as in environmental issues.
P.Cassar
Sep 4th 2010, 09:05
VERY, VERY BAD NEWS FOR THE YOUNG ESPECIALLY
VERY DIFFICULT TO PLAN SERIOULY ONE'S FUTURE
IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE BANK ARRNGEMENTS
FAMILY PLANNING HAYWIRE
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ENJOY MALTA