An analysis of government data shows that construction across the nation declined slightly in July, reinforcing some experts’ assertions that tariffs and labor shortages are hampering the industry.
Washington state Department of Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps is recruiting young adults ages 18-25 and military veterans or those with a sensory or mental disability of any age to fill more than 250 positions across the state.
Goodwill Industries of the Columbiahas the green light to build a new building at 7511 Wrigley Drive in Pasco. It’llbebigger than the Kennewick Goodwill.
Construction worker shortages nationwide are the leading cause of project delays as new immigration enforcement efforts have affected nearly a third of construction firms nationwide, including in Washington.
City officials first announced on Aug. 12 they were aware of the project being delayed due to the strike by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302.
Washington state’s unemployment rate held steady in July, but the Tri-Cities metro area saw it jump as hundreds of individuals began seeking unemployment benefits.
Language interpreters for Washington state’s labor agency sued last year alleging they were owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in missed payments. More than a year later, they say the issue still hasn’t been resolved.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has begun asking staff to voluntarily separate as the Tri-Cities’ largest employer seeks to make cuts in response to anticipated federal spending reductions.
