"I think this is really an issue of wages, to be honest, when I look at it across states,"
"it's hard to get that person to want to do that job."
"well-compensated for their hard work and commitment"
The shipbuilding industry needs higher wages to attract and retain workers. Pay disparities hinder the development of a skilled workforce for specialized shipyard jobs. Comparable hourly pay at retailers and fulfillment centers reduces incentives for workers to take demanding roles like welding in confined spaces. Investments in improved pay have begun to yield positive hiring and retention results. Strengthening manufacturing and critical industrial bases depends in part on closing compensation gaps. Industry-wide wage improvements and targeted workforce development are essential to sustain production rates and meet defense requirements.
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