Construction Workers Account for Almost One-Third of All Lost Jobs in August

摘要

Construction workers nationwide continued to bear the brunt of the recession, accounting for almost one-third of jobs lost in August, according to an analysis of new construction employment figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new figures underscore how the current economic climate is having a disproportionate impact on the construction industry, noted Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America.