Oldham’s working
Reporter: Martyn Torr
Date published: 16 May 2013
Dip in jobless toll adds weight to campaign
UNEMPLOYMENT in Oldham has dropped below 8,000 for the first time since December.
New figures show that the number of people out of work in the borough in April was 7,987 — a drop of 200 on the previous month.
In the week council leader Jim McMahon announced his Get Oldham Working campaign, the figures came as a huge boost.
The number of men out of work has fallen by 150 to 5,225 and the number of women has dropped by 50 to 2,762.
The figures set Oldham apart: nationally, unemployment increased during April by 15,000 to 2.52 million — the third quarterly increase in a row.
Most Viewed News Stories
- 1Suspected human trafficking uncovered after house collapse
- 2Inside Oldham’s new market
- 3Police arrest 11, seize drugs and £70k cash in early morning strikes against organised crime
- 4Tommyfield Outdoor Market approved for use as new Eton-backed school
- 5Heartbroken wife of man who died following a collision on Broadway has paid tribute to 'her rock'
