Blue is the new white? Labor market's sudden shift towards skilled trade workers is a win for blue-collar jobs
foxbusiness.comGateway Plumbing & Heating owner John Cataneo says there's room for creativity and profitability in many trade jobs, which are in high demand.
One New York business owner offered a seemingly simple solution to helping Americans get their home repair and construction projects done on time with minimal hassle.
«We're in demand,» Gateway Plumbing & Heating owner John Cataneo said on «America’s Newsroom» Tuesday. «If I had more workers, I could get a lot more done.»
Many U.S. employers are in desperate need of skilled labor or trade workers, as the industry sees double-digit growth in demand for services.
Since the beginning of 2023, there have been more than 770,000 skilled job postings from nearly 95,000 different employers across the country, according to data from PeopleReady Skilled Trades.
LOWE'S FOUNDATION INVESTS $50M TO ADDRESS ‘CRITICAL’ TRADESPEOPLE WORKER SHORTAGE
Demand for carpenters has gone up 23% from March to May, while stonemasons are up 45% and construction laborers are experiencing an 18% demand surge in the same time period.
On «America’s Newsroom» Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Gateway Plumbing & Heating owner John Cataneo discussed how a high demand for skilled workers could help the industry – and small businesses – boom. (Getty Images)
«Masons, electricians, plumbers, it's a very varied industry, the building trades,» Cataneo reflected. «It's good, honest work, and the pay can be very good. Plus there's overtime and benefits, and the unions do a good job of training their members.»
The small business owner pointed out that younger generations aren’t encouraged to explore hands-on jobs like he was as a young man. The 54-year-old remembered learning his trade craft from his father.
«Kids wanted to do
Read more on foxbusiness.com
