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Why are almost 12000 construction workers still claiming the PUP?

The latest information on the pandemic unemployment payment shows that almost 12,000 construction...

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07.50 14 Sep 2021


Why are almost 12000 construction workers still claiming the PUP?


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07.50 14 Sep 2021


The latest information on the pandemic unemployment payment shows that almost 12,000 constructions workers are still claiming the payment. That is despite the news that there is apparently a shortage of workers in this sector. Joining Shane to get to the bottom of this is Director General of the Construction Industry Federation, Tom Parlon. 

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