The phrase
"labour shortage" refers to a situation where there are not enough workers available to meet the demand for jobs or certain industries. It means that there is a lack of people to do the work that needs to be done.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«labour»
«shortage»
Sentences with «labour shortage»
- Perhaps because of this, the government predicts labour shortages in the coming years. (canadianbusiness.com)
- As we move up the skill spectrum, evidence of labour shortages is mounting in many industries and wages are rising. (news-to-use.com)
- Business leaders have been warning about a looming skilled labour shortage for several years. (bcndpcaucus.ca)
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