There has been a small increase in long-term unemployment, he says.
Since 1980 it has also considered new technology and long-term unemployment.
"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.
As it is, the country has a high level of long-term unemployment despite being in a rosy economic period.
Long-term unemployment among the over-50s has halved over the past four years.
Living Standards is also concerned with employment rates, long-term unemployment, and job quality.
Several factors seem to be contributing to the rise in long-term unemployment.
"We can no longer afford to finance long-term unemployment instead of work."
