Rate of unemployment in Tatarstan made 1,65 % from economically active population

According to RT Deputy Minister of labour, employment and social care Klara Tazetdinova for 20 days in January growth of unemployment in Tatarstan has made 19%. The minister informed about it at the meeting of republic interdepartmental commission for improvement of life standards and income legalization. The videoconference meeting was held by commission chairman Ravil Muratov, with participation of all municipal districts of republic.

In accordance with the latest data 31,5 thousand of unemployed people have been registered in Tatarstan while in the beginning of year the number was 25,5 thousand. Upon the whole, rate of unemployment in Tatarstan is 1,64 %. There are 10 000 job vacancies in labour market.

Klara Tazetdinova also reported on measures which are being taken to resolve problems in labour market under conditions of world economic crisis. Thus, 1,6 bln. roubles have been allocated from federal budget and 52 mln. roubles – from Tatarstan budget. It is meant to create 25 000 working places for public works (guaranteed employment - 50 000 people), 4,5 thousand working places – for self-employment (i.e. starting of business), 6,5 thousand places – for training and retraining of citizens.

According to Klara Tazetdinova the employees of JSC “KAMAZ”, JSC “Tatneft”, plant named after Sergo, Bugulma Electric Pumps Plant would have public works.

For the present day 1180 people are assigned to public works, 298 people are working in agriculture, 297 – building sector, 75 – trade and public food service.

Representatives of Administrations from Baltasinsky and Alkeevsky municipal districts also reported at the meeting. Thereby, for January, 20 there are 334 unemployed people in Baltasinsky district.

Ravil Muratov said that industrial production index has decreased for 25 % in January. Moreover, the tendency for arrears of wages growth has been noted in republic.

Summing up, RT first vice premier urged municipal authorities to control the current situation and take all necessary measures.