Since 1980 it has also considered new technology and long-term unemployment.

There has been a small increase in long-term unemployment, he says.

"But there are still a lot of people who experience long-term unemployment," he said.

There had been little movement - really no improvement at all- in long-term unemployment.

Long-term unemployment rose in all regions compared with a year ago.

Long-term unemployment among the over-50s has halved over the past four years.

There is little evidence to suggest that the Games solve long-term unemployment problems.

As it is, the country has a high level of long-term unemployment despite being in a rosy economic period.

"We can no longer afford to finance long-term unemployment instead of work."

Combating long-term unemployment must also be at the heart of our efforts.

Several factors seem to be contributing to the rise in long-term unemployment.

Living Standards is also concerned with employment rates, long-term unemployment, and job quality.

Undoubtedly, the problems of long-term unemployment are the most difficult to come to terms with and to solve.

Social problems such as long-term unemployment, poverty and homelessness are common.

It has been shown, for example, that long-term unemployment does little to reduce wage pressure.

Brinnington has high crime levels and long-term unemployment at 20%.

First, there was thought to be a minimum long-term unemployment rate, estimated to lie between 6 and 6.5 percent.

The United States has mass long-term unemployment for the first time since the 1930s.

To counter long-term unemployment, many economists look to Sweden as a model.

But this means replacing long-term unemployment benefits with training and work programs."

Several new programs pushed by council members received funds, including a $10-million initiative to address long-term unemployment.

The scheme could be initiated first in areas of highest long-term unemployment.

Social exclusion and long-term unemployment, though not synonymous, are related.

Most people seem concerned about the economy, unemployment, particularly long-term unemployment.

Career counselors say that their services for white-collar workers are needed now more than ever, thanks to the long-term unemployment situation.