York Jobs Market Stays Strong
June 28, 2007 5:37 PM
York's jobs market has remained strong, and wage levels are rising faster than in other parts of the region. Latest figures show that unemployment in York is stable and that joblessness has fallen.
There is growth in modern jobs including those at Science City York, while the number of manufacturing jobs and at traditional employers like Terry's and British Sugar has fallen,
For the lowest-paid jobs, wage levels in York are rising faster than the national average and the figures for these jobs put York ahead of the rest of the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Answering a question at City of York Council's meeting tonight, Cllr Steve Galloway said "This is positive evidence that changes in York's economy are helping all sections of our community. When pay rates for jobs with the lowest wages are increasing at a faster rate than elsewhere, it means that more people can bring home a living wage.
"In a city like York we have to create sustainable jobs and deal with a national decline in manufacturing work. These latest figures are encouraging signs of progress."
Note:
The average weekly wage in York for the bottom 25% of earners was £280 in 2002 but it had risen to £335 by 2006. This 19% increase is helping residents meet the cost of living.
Regionally, the average in 2002 was £262 and in 2006 it was £299, a rise of just 14%. So while wages in York started from a higher level, they are still rising faster than average.
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