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the Ministry of Labour merged into the new Ministry of Employment and the
Economy.
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also in English.
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The Ministry of Labour
is responsible for the labour and immigration policy guidelines and their
implementation. The Ministry of Labour develops the functioning of working life
and promotes employment.
The goal is to
reduce structural unemployment, fight exclusion and secure the availability of
skilled labour. The aim is to enhance work productivity so that it will have a
sustainable quality. The aim is also to create preconditions for active
work-based immigration policy and to increase entrepreneurship and self-employment.
The activities of
the Ministry of Labour are based on tripartite cooperation. The employers’ and
employees’ organizations are involved in developing working life at all levels
of the labour administration. The Ministry of Labour is directed by the Minister
of Labour, who is assisted by the Permanent Secretary and the management group
of the Ministry. The Employment and Economic Development Centres, their Labour
Market Departments and the employment offices form the regional and local
administration of the Ministry of Labour.