Unemployment up, but building workforce remains tight
ABS Labour Force data for September shows the unemployment rate rose to 4.7 per cent. The headline says the building workforce is still tight despite the rise. The available text is cut off, so further detail is not confirmed.
Unemployment rate rose to 4.7 per cent in September, according to ABS Labour Force data
Is it still hard to find workers in building when unemployment is rising?
Builders and other construction trades may still find it hard to hire and keep skilled workers even as overall unemployment rises. That could keep pressure on labour costs and project timelines.
Key takeaways
- ABS Labour Force data for September shows unemployment rose to 4.7 per cent.
- The article's headline says the building workforce remains tight despite the rise in unemployment.
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