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Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry's wings
Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry's wings
Economy
by  AFP

The United States is grappling with a shortage of maintenance workers in the aviation industry, with baby boomers retiring and others changing jobs during the pandemic. "The pressure to produce and the retirement of many skilled baby boomers during COVID may also be contributing to some of the quality-control issues plaguing the industry," the recent Oliver Wyman report added.

Baltimore bridge highlights role of migrants in US workforce
Baltimore bridge highlights role of migrants in US workforce
Economy
by  AFP

The death of six Latino workers who were fixing potholes when a Baltimore bridge collapsed highlights the crucial role immigrants play in keeping America running, say advocates. - High risk - Those risks, even if they are not always fatal, as they were for the Baltimore bridge workers, are all too real.