In June 224,000 jobs were added to the U.S. labor market, which has caused the unemployment rate to increase as more people begin to seek employment. In Pittsburgh, the labor market has grown- however, employers are struggling to find workers to fill new positions. The labor market is particularly tight as young adults are preoccupied with school and other enriching opportunities which have driven them away from summer work. In response to this challenge, employers have shifted towards recruiting older Americans and have ultimately had to raise wages.
See "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette logo AMANDA PARRISH Pittsburgh Post-Gazette JUL 5, 2019 8:46 AM Kennywood is always hiring. From the start of the summer to the end, the amusement park is always looking to fill the positions, hiring as many as 1,500 workers f", Amanda Parrish, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 5, 2019