More than 23,000 people still looking for jobs in Bristol
THERE are still more than 23,000 people looking for jobs in Bristol, despite the UK's first fall in unemployment figures for almost a year.
Latest data showed that 23,235 people claimed job seeker's allowance in Bristol and its three neighbouring local authority areas in March – down by 121 on the previous month.
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The total for the city of Bristol was 13,178, down from 13,287 in February.
In South Gloucestershire, the total number of jobseekers had gone up by 28, from 4,023 to 4,051, while in North Somerset it had fallen by eight, from 3,469 to 3,461.
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In Bath & North East Somerset, the number of people looking for work and claiming benefit was 2,545, down from 2,577 in February.
Overall unemployment, including those not actively looking for work, dropped across the country by 35,000. Employment Minister Chris Grayling described the figures as "a step in the right direction" but admitted: "We still have a long way to go."
Youth unemployment also showed a reduction across the country. But in the Bristol area, there were still 3,730 18 to 24-year-olds on the dole last month – a slight drop from February but almost 700 more than a year ago, while 350 under 24s have now been out of work for more than 12 months.
Average gross weekly pay was £483.80 – higher than the South West average but below the national rate.
The past month has seen the official launch of Bristol's enterprise zone, which is aimed at generating new jobs around Temple Meads station.
Ministers can also point to two announcements in last month's much-criticised budget, aimed at the aerospace and animation sectors, that are expected to safeguard jobs in the city.
At Prime Minister's Questions yesterday, David Cameron accused Labour leader Ed Miliband of "leaping on" previous monthly bulletins that showed unemployment increases, calling on him to welcome yesterday's figures.
Mr Miliband replied: "Only this Prime Minister could think that having a million young people unemployed is a cause of celebration."
The overall measure of unemployment, which includes those not actively looking for work, showed that unemployment increased by 4,000 across the South West compared to the previous quarter.
The total number in work went down by 21,000 on the previous quarter.
Comments
by RobBradStoke
Monday, April 23 2012, 4:57PM
“arealbristol; you've made an incorrect judgement of me!!!
You'll be glad to know that I've worked for nearly all of the last 25 years (since leaving school) and never claimed a penny from the state! And I'm well used to high targets from my jobs - and meeting them....if unemployed I'd go for any reasonable job. I object to claiming benefits unless there is a need (for many there is a need), and I used savings to retrain when a job went.
I'll respect your judgement on this job you've promoted (and this being an honest job) (I may have mistakenly implied otherwise, sorry to that company)- but I do have experience of rip off charity promoters so not appealing to me. However we need 2 to 3 million more new jobs in a wide range of industries.
I trust Jammydodger69 can enlighten us as to his employer's business - as there is no excuse for 'No' applicants to any job - although I was surprised to see my local McDonalds understaffed (coffee getting cold on the shelf).
I've interviewed enough duff UK candidates as well but we seem not to train people for job interviews and life in work - and when we hire them ignore training but expect them to be an expert by the end of week 1. Its over to schools, parents and employers to work on that.
A note of caution on bash the UK as many good (UK) job applicants not getting jobs in certain industries as foreign management employs only foreigners and all nationalities have a percentage of lazy people.”
by jammydodger69
Sunday, April 22 2012, 11:04PM
“We have currently 3 vacancies in our firm and no applicants. It is easyish work, reasonable hours, no quals needed and 17k a year.
23,000 looking for work? I think not.”
by arealbristol
Sunday, April 22 2012, 2:35PM
“@RobBradStoke
No not at all. It's a well paid job.
1) Where does it say in the advert that there is no security of work. Most jobs at all levels are offered on a probationary period basis. If you look at your own contract (assuming that you are actually working and not on the dole) this clause will probably be in there.
2) Weekly pay doesn't necessarily mean sack at the end of the week no notice as you put it It all depends on what is stipulated in the contract. It makes me sick to hear of dole dossers moaning that it's hard to move onto monthly pay. This company has made it easy and pays weekly.
3) As with any sales job there is a target to achieve. What's your problem with this?
It's exactly the sort of negative attitude, such as yours which personifies the lack of ambition and character in the unemployed today. No wonder employers are choosing eastern european immigrants over british workers. They have the right attitude. You clearly do not.
@Tody
If it was commission only it would have to be advertised as such. Otherwise it would be illegal. plus the advert clearly states and hourly rate (assuming you have actually read it).”
by Tody123
Sunday, April 22 2012, 1:53PM
“if its chugging its £7 per hour whilst training, then commission only”
by RobBradStoke
Sunday, April 22 2012, 1:45PM
“arealbristol; yep I am too good!
Are you on commission to find someone to fill it??
No mention in ad of:
1) Lack of any Security of job
2) weekly pay = sack at end of week, no notice!
3) may be for "charity" (but will not be a charitable business if you miss targets for the boss!)”
by arealbristol
Sunday, April 22 2012, 12:34PM
“@RobBradStoke
What's wrong with the job? Are you too 'good' to do it?
It's a job that pays £20,000 - £22,000 per year without the need for qualifications. Over £400 per week plus bonuses, sick and holiday pay seems very good money to me.
Is staying on benefits better?”
by Bristolexpat
Sunday, April 22 2012, 10:33AM
“THERE are still more than 23,000 people looking for jobs in Bristol, despite the UK's first fall in unemployment figures for almost a year."
Let's not confuse the number on JSA with the number actively "looking for jobs"”
by ant86
Saturday, April 21 2012, 9:37PM
“British jobs 4 British workers, i`m voting British national party”
by RobBradStoke
Saturday, April 21 2012, 8:15PM
“arealbristol; you call that a reaL JOB!
Looks like a chugger company that pretends its ethical whilst pocketing a lot of money from donor to charity..”
by Big_Gregory
Friday, April 20 2012, 11:07AM
“Are the 23000 claiming Job Seekers Allowance actually seeking work? Did anyone else see the Tonight programme last night where a genuine, expanding company was having great difficulty in filling loads of jobs with starting salaries of £18k?
It seems there are plenty out there who do not really want to work. Benefits may not always be as much as the £18k quoted above but I suspect many would prefer to have less cash from benefits than more cash but having to get up everyday and work a 40 hour week.”