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The construction unemployment rate in New York State rose slightly from 3.5% in May to 3.8% in June, continuing a fairly steady rate since 3.7% in April.  

 

“New York has not regained the construction jobs it lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Said ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson. Much of that can be attributed to the continued high cost of construction, which can be addressed by implementing our affordability agenda. That includes stopping the widespread use of project labor agreements, expansion of prevailing wage laws to private projects, and the outdated and expensive Scaffold Law have artificially inflated prices. These policies have driven up housing costs, increased energy expenses, and placed an enormous burden on taxpayers.”

 

·                The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data.

 

·                On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 96,000 jobs, or 1.2%.

 

·                Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,400 positions on net, with growth in 2 of the 3 subcategories.

 

·                Heavy and civil engineering added 6,000 jobs, while nonresidential specialty trade added 1,900 new positions.

 

·                Nonresidential building lost 1,500 jobs for the month.

 

·                The construction unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% in July.

 

·                Unemployment across all industries rose from 4.1% in June to 4.2% last month.