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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1998

Page

3

Labor drain pins Syracuse economy as workers leave

The Syracuse area faced a skilled worker exodus in the 1990s as firms chased cheaper locations. Officials warn labor shortages push up wages and reshape strategy, with 903 open jobs but only 10 to 15 percent of postings filled. Some see patience as wages rise and local training expands while others push for reviving migrants and retooling growth plans.

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Labor shortage noted in Central New York poll

A Syracuse Newspapers poll of 503 Central New York residents by Zogby International finds 31.2 percent say the economy is improving while 23.2 percent see it worsening. About 11.9 percent blame labor availability for stagnant or declining conditions, with other cited factors including taxes, regulation, education, labor costs, and energy costs. John Zogby notes the labor shortage is a recent phenomenon in the region.

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Central New York economy blamed on taxes in Syracuse poll

A Syracuse Newspapers poll of 503 likely Central New York voters found nearly two-thirds see the regional economy as worsening or stable. Among factors, taxes were blamed most, with labor costs and energy costs also cited. Zogby International conducted the Sept 30-Oct 1 survey with a 4.5 percent margin of error.

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Help Wanted in Factories and Offices Drives Wage Hikes

MACNY surveys show blue collar wages up 3.2 percent and clerical 3.7 percent in 1998, with clerical starting roles rising 29 percent and skilled production up 17 percent. Employers face a shrinking labor pool as demand grows and retirements mount, pushing wages higher across Cayuga Madison Oswego and surrounding counties.

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