Take a deeper look at the key trends that shaped the beginning of 2026 in our full Construction and Skilled Labor Report.
The U.S. labor market entered Q1 2026 on more stable footing, with modest improvements in hiring activity following a slower close to 2025. Unemployment edged down slightly, and construction unemployment improved to just under 6%, signaling continued demand for skilled labor despite broader economic caution.
Take a deeper look at the key trends that shaped the beginning of 2026 in our full Construction and Skilled Labor Report.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
