The performed analysis of unemployment covers the first three years, during which the Lodz Region operated in its new boundaries. The country’s administrative division carried out in 1999 brought about major changes in the region’s economy. At present a significant role is played by agriculture, whereas earlier on it was the most urbanised region in Poland. Such situation influences also changes in the structure of unemployment. This problem is analysed in greater detail in the article. The following research problems have been distinguished: level and structure oľ unemployment, selected problems groups concerning the local labour market, inflow and outflow from unemployment, the labour market policy.

Zadanie pt. Digitalizacja i udostępnienie w Cyfrowym Repozytorium Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego kolekcji czasopism naukowych wydawanych przez Uniwersytet Łódzki nr 885/P-DUN/2014 zostało dofinansowane ze środków MNiSW w ramach działalności upowszechniającej naukę.