Higher labour costs forecast amid skills shortage and rising demand
Construction workers are expected to have more power to demand wage increases as the skills shortage worsens and sector demand picks up, an expert has...
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Updated Feb 23, 2026 4:00 PM ET
Over half a million customers on the East Coast are without power due to a severe winter storm. The outages are primarily due to damaged local power lines, with Massachusetts being particularly affected.
The storm and resulting power outages could disrupt local economies and supply chains, particularly affecting energy and transportation sectors in the region.
The event highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather, raising questions about climate resilience and emergency preparedness.
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