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Re:A theory that “elite overproduction” leads to political i... by effingwewt on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @11:13PM (#27756953)
Prima facie this makes no sense.

Did you meet up at their respective houses to discuss the work being done on your house?

Worked both those trades and you 100% drive a wrapped mobile advert trade van/truck.

Neither pays well, especially in the residential field.

I call BS.

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Re:A theory that “elite overproduction” leads to political i... by hoppyhoppy2 on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @11:48PM (#27757133)
Just to add some facts to the discussion:

In the US:

Carpenters 2020 Median Pay: $49,520 per year / $23.81 per hour

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 2020 Median Pay: $56,330 per year / $27.08 per hour

source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov

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