Changwon Chamber of Commerce: Manufacturing Workers Increase for the First Time in 7 Years and 6 Months

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the 'Changwon City Employment Trends for the 2nd Quarter of 2021' on the 5th.

According to the Employment Insurance DB of the Employment Information Service, as of the end of the 2nd quarter of 2021, the number of regular workers enrolled in employment insurance in Changwon City increased by 2.5% compared to the same period last year, reaching 257,693. This marks an increase for two consecutive quarters following the 1st quarter.

By industry, the number of manufacturing workers was 108,689, a 1.9% increase compared to the same period last year.

This is the first increase in the number of manufacturing workers in 7 years and 6 months since the 4th quarter of 2013.

Among manufacturing sectors, except for machinery and equipment (-0.1%), primary metals (-3.8%), other transportation equipment (-8.2%), and rubber and plastics (-4.7%), most industries saw an increase in the number of workers compared to the same period last year.

In particular, the industries leading the increase in manufacturing workers were electrical equipment (+11.2%) and electronic components (+10.5%).

Within electrical equipment manufacturing, the number of workers in household appliance manufacturing increased by 20.5% compared to the same period last year.

The Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry analyzed that the increase in jobs was due to the rise in demand for home appliances caused by social distancing measures, as well as the recent relocation of related companies to Changwon.

A representative from the Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry stated, "While it cannot be definitively said that the increase in manufacturing workers represents a clear trend reversal, it appears to have somewhat recovered from the employment shock experienced last year when the spread of the novel coronavirus infection intensified."

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