The Economic Committee chaired by the Secretary of State for Economy, Francine Closener, received and granted seven applications for partial unemployment for the month of June, three more than for May.
The final decision on whether or not to grant this support to companies temporarily confronted with a difficult economic situation incumbent on the Governing Council. In the companies concerned, it is expected that out of a total workforce of 952 people, 442 employees will work on a reduced schedule.
The expenditure incurred by the Employment Fund for the month of June 2017 shall be €672.550 in the event that all the undertakings concerned benefit fully from the partial unemployment schemes granted.
The next meeting of the Economic Committee is set for 28 June 2017.
