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Construction Hiring Surge Amid Labor Shortage | Charleston News
Construction job openings surged 36% year-over-year in June, hitting over 300,000 positions—fueling optimism despite falling construction spending. Experts blame a skilled labor shortage, with retiring pros and undocumented workers leaving sites, forcing companies to hire faster. While overall job openings dipped slightly in June, hiring remains sluggish compared to past years, echoing 2013’s weak labor market. Layoffs are still low—but if they rise while hiring stalls, trouble could be brewing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise…
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