Despite the effect the coronavirus pandemic has had on the economy, September was a record month for the labour market. The number of registered unemployed fell by 26,329, which is the highest figure since at least 1996. Meanwhile, employment grew, with 84,013 new registrations under the social security system, also the highest figure for the month of September. This was partly due to the hiring of more teachers, drafted in across the country so that schools can cope with coronavirus measures, as well as the hiring of agricultural workers.
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