While inflationary pressures are daunting for every logging business, clearly a new challenge ahead for Oregon’s entire forest sector is overcoming today’s limited access to labor. Together this industry must tackle both inflation and workforce obstacles—creating solutions and pathways for a business to find success in production and profit during this turbulent time.
AOL has begun efforts with coalition partners to address the deepening labor challenges. Much work is ahead to shape a growing future.
What is AOL doing to better support contractor businesses navigate today’s labor challenges?
Complete wage survey in July
Grow coalition partnerships to advocate new solutions
Grow employer connections to workers at website Career Center
New workforce program, manager tackles career development
New contractor services program, manager offers new service
Expand safety & health resources for forest work
Speak about sustained workforce with agencies
Lobby for business-friendly labor & economic policy
Shift scholarships to trades education emphasis
Invest in youth programs by Friends of Paul Bunyan Foundation
Refocus OPL education for individuals and supervisors
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