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The impact of the COVID-19 crisis in Spain’s labour market is devastating as over 218,000 people lost their job in January, according to new figures. The services, tourism, and the hotel, restaurant, and catering (HORECA) sectors are among the most affected, EURACTIV’s partner EFE reports. According to fresh data released on Tuesday by Spain’s ministry of inclusion, social security and migration, the labour market lost 218,953 workers last January (compared with 335,014 in the same period last year), bringing down the number of registered people employed to 18.8 million. While the unemp...

Most federal unemployment benefits will continue uninterrupted December 30 2020 But a new benefit will be delayed for some who earn both regular and gig income. Most Oregonians receiving federal unemployment benefits should continue to get them uninterrupted despite the late signing of legislation that renews them through March 13. Acting Director David Gerstenfeld said the Oregon Employment Department foresees no interruption in payments. He also said the extra $300 per week Congress added to all unemployment benefits might start being paid out next week as well. "It kept 72,000...

For Sonora’s tianguistas, other informal workers, COVID-19 brings unique challenges By Murphy Woodhouse/Fronteras Dec. 29, 2020 Benito Encinas, who has a shop at the Hector Espino Tianguis, does what he can to keep his merchandise clean. Most flea market vendors haven’t been able to cross to Arizona to buy second-hand merchandise for months. (Photo by Murphy Woodhouse/KJZZ) There were almost no shoppers at the Hector Espino Tianguis – a market in Hermosillo in Sonora, Mexico – on a recent weekday. Most of the roll-up doors were down, and the smattering of sh...