Construction jobs in Mass. at 10-year low Deep decline has many vying for same spots By Casey Ross, Globe Staff | March 16, 2009 Job losses are accelerating in every corner of the construction industry in Massachusetts, leaving thousands of people in a race to find work as the sharp economic downturn halts work on new homes, office towers, and retail stores. Employment among construction workers is down by 23000 jobs statewide, a reduction of 16 percent, reflecting a rush in layoffs as work has stopped on building projects across the state.
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