In the fourth quarter of 2016, the total labour costs per working hour increased by 8%, compared to a year ago, showed preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The increase in industry is 8.1%, in the services sector – 9.4% and in construction 2.2%. The greatest jump in total labour costs was reported for the sectors Culture, Sports and Entertainment – 25.5%, Trade, Automobile and Motorcycle Repairs – 14.3%, Creation and Circulation of Information and Artistic Products, Telecommunications – 10.7%. Labour costs grew least in the Water and Sewerage Sector – 1.7%, Construction – 2.2% and Education – 3.0%.
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