September 11, 2018

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Arizona’s economy is growing and the unemployment rate is low, but employers are reporting one of the most severe labor shortages in decades.
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Arizona’s economy is growing and the unemployment rate is low, but employers are reporting one of the most severe labor shortages in decades. While wages are inching up, they fall far behind other important economic indicators. See how local employers, workers, an economist and educators are responding to the shortage.

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