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    :: Monday, January 30, 2006 ::

    Construction workforce at record high in Valley - By Jonathan J. Higuera, The Arizona Republic
    The construction industry's workforce in metro Phoenix grew to a record size last year, but a shortage of skilled workers is creating new pressures to attract and retain prized workers.

    Construction firms are reporting widespread job raiding, with competitors seeking to steal away quality workers with the lure of higher pay, signing bonuses and even flat-screen TVs.
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