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Average weekly earnings go up in construction

I took a quick glimpse at the Average Weekly Earnings figures out today to see if there was an obvious sign of downward pressure on those employed in construction. Well comparing the average weekly earnings over the three months to...

Posted by Brian on June 24, 2009 10:43 AM

A decade of pay growth and shortening hours for the construction workforce

Whatever the current worries facing those working in construction, they can reflect on the past 10 years with satisfaction when it comes to pay and hours worked. Pay has risen far faster than for most other sectors and the number...

Posted by Brian on November 14, 2008 11:57 AM