Uusimaa region faces surge in unemployment as job market struggles

In a concerning turn for Finland's labor market, the Uusimaa region has witnessed a significant rise in the number of unemployed job seekers. As of November's end, Uusimaa reported a total of 88,687 unemployed job seekers, a 12.1% increase compared to the previous year. This number includes 82,154 individuals without employment and 6,533 furloughed workers, marking a sharp rise in both categories.