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The phrase "a shortage of labor" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing economic conditions, workforce availability, or employment issues.
Example: "The construction industry is facing a significant shortage of labor, which is delaying many projects."
Alternatives: "lack of workforce" or "insufficient labor supply".
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Builders have also been complaining about expensive materials and a shortage of labor.
Builders have been complaining about a shortage of labor and materials.
Developers also are grappling with rising construction costs largely associated with a shortage of labor, he added.
During the holiday season, heightened consumer demand in the West for these goods leads to a shortage of labor.
Another challenge, he says, is a shortage of labor in the efficiency business — especially for specialized roles like air sealers.
A study by the National Association of Convenience Stores suggests that a shortage of labor will be one of the industry's biggest problems in coming years.
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There is, of course, no labor shortage at the moment, but many industries report a shortage of skilled labor.
Construction costs are rising, in large part from a shortage of skilled labor that is causing construction delays.
But with unemployment around 5% and a shortage of skilled labor, there is no question that there is a need for an educated workforce.
With a booming economy, there is a shortage of skilled labor, exacerbated by an aging population and fewer new workforce entrants.
The influx of workers has created a shortage of skilled labor in neighboring British Columbia, where construction is under way for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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