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Atuk-77 OP t1_its0rsu wrote

Reply to comment by Algae-Ok in Is the labor shortage an issue in NJ? by Atuk-77

Construction companies claim labor shortage issues but when “people” applied, “they” hardly heard from them and if “they” do is a ridiculously low pay offer for a temporary job. So no the construction industry does not have a labor shortage but a low pay problem. Edit: to highlight a know issue about job applicants not personal experience

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Algae-Ok t1_its1d70 wrote

You applying for non union job that’s your choice. Most union laborers are making 38-42$ a hour as a journeymen apprentice around 25-30$ a hour not including your benefits.. maybe you should apply for the labor union because they are taking applications now.

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HappilyPartnered t1_its75a2 wrote

Or YOU have a “lack of skilled training “. I know electricians are in high demand In Cape May and Atlantic Counties.

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Atuk-77 OP t1_itt0lbw wrote

Or YOU want to push an invalid argument, the post is about whole industries not 2 jobs in Cape May. The shortage of skilled trades exist because companies abandoned for too long apprenticeship programs.

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HappilyPartnered t1_itt28u0 wrote

You said “ but when you applied you hardly heard from them“ and “ The construction industry does not have a labor shortage“, The problem isn’t in the construction district it in your lack of training. The union offers apprenticeships. Ocean County College offers an electrical apprentice program. You just have to get off your lazy butt.

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