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Construction wages rise as worker shortage grows

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Construction wages rise as worker shortage grows

Construction wages rise as worker shortage grows After closing down during the last recession, the Tucson Carpenters Union Training Center is now back open. "We need qualified people and the qualified people aren't there," said Kellogg. Like the rest of the nation Tucson is in middle of a construction worker shortage. According to a recent survey by The Associated General Contractors of America, 70% of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers. The problem is even worse in Arizona where 75% of employers reported having problems. "We need to get more young people. I think it's a great avenue...

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