How will construction contractors find enough workers this spring and summer since people now can stay unemployed and bring home more money?

2021-03-25T20:54:41Z

Mark - A contractor just informed me that he is having trouble finding ENTRY level workers.  Those jobs, in many cases, don't pay as much as one could make staying unemployed.

Anonymous2021-03-25T21:07:07Z

isn’t that what all the illegals are for? to steal those jobs and drive those wages down?

?2021-03-25T21:02:16Z

The problem is with things like bars and restaurants.  Construction won't be a problem because of the flood of illegal immigrants pouring in who Biden will allow to get work permits while US citizens stay at home collecting unemployment.

Foofa2021-03-25T20:54:27Z

Where I live most of the construction workers aren't eligible for unemployment, not to mention that they've remained on the job sites the whole time as essential workers. 

Artemisc2021-03-25T20:47:08Z

Judging from the decrease in new unemployment claims, people are starting to find work.  And in order to collect unemployment, you must demonstrate you are seeking work. 

?2021-03-25T20:46:57Z

! - Unemployment does not pay as much as doing construction work.
2 - There are always undocumented workers who are not eligible for Unemployment. 

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