Tell Congress to Save Construction Jobs
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July 30, 2020
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With nearly 1 million construction workers unemployed, it is essential for the construction industry to tell Congress and President Trump to include significant construction investment for transportation, schools, hospitals, water, and broadband infrastructure in this round of COVID-relief legislation. Due to the unprecedented impact of the pandemic, state and local governments collectively face budget shortfalls of over $500 billion that are putting immense pressure on public agencies to delay or cancel construction projects.