worker shortage

An ironworker scales a column during construction of a municipal building in Norristown, Pa. on Feb. 15, 2023.

Economy

Where did the workers go? Construction jobs are plentiful, but workers are scarce

8:59am April 06, 2023

by Mary Yang

Biden administration stimulus money pledged billions in funding for public works projects across the U.S. But contractors say they can't find enough workers to fix all the roads and bridges.

Photo shows people recruiting workers for a furniture company.

Business

Guilford furniture manufacturers address skilled worker shortage

2:54pm March 14, 2023

by Paul Garber

Furniture manufacturing is not dead.

Tucker Bubacz, a 17-year-old senior, climbs into the cab of a semi truck just outside Williamsport High School in Williamsport, Md. on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Education

The driver of the big rig one lane over might soon be one of these teenagers

9:57am October 28, 2022

The trucking industry projects it will need to hire over a million drivers over the next decade. One idea that's gained some traction: Bring in younger drivers, starting in high school.

Dean Burrows runs Gear Motions, which makes precision gears for machines. He has had to turn down some orders because he can't find enough workers.

Economy

Finding Workers Is Harder Than Ever. The Economic Impact Could Be Significant

1:22pm August 21, 2021

by Scott Horsley

Employers hired more than 1.8 million workers in June and July. But millions of others are still on the sidelines. That's leading to long wait times and is forcing some businesses to turn down orders.