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by thorwasdfasdf 2689 days ago
The US has 2 big problems: 1. “as a result of existing union agreements covering the eastern seaboard area of the United States, underground construction employs approximately four times the number of personnel as in similar jobs in Asia, Australia, or Europe.”

Holy crap, that means 75% of the personell are just sitting around not doing anything. Must be a very powerful union.

2. Regulation: But the problems are not just to do with labor. Working alongside active commuter or intercity rail lines brings a slew of new requirements and regulations.