To remedy the state of shipbuilding in the United States, no factor is more important than addressing labor shortages and boosting wages, a naval analyst told lawmakers today. Recruitment at shipbuilding and public maintenance yards has been difficult over the years, and when coupled with a lack of retention, has led to heightened worker attrition among these yards, Congressional Budget Office naval analyst Eric Labs told members of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee Tuesday. “Any policy...
