Labor Shortage

Greenhouses and nurseries like Kollman's Greenhouse in Twinsburg are experiencing shortages in supplies and labor. They are having to keep up with higher expenses by increasing prices for their products.

Pet owners should expect to book kennel time at least a month in advance and plan for a more expensive bill as demand from COVID-19-vaccinated travelers cause boarding rates to increase.

Andover Sparkle Market in Ashtabula County is still struggling 18 months into the pandemic.

The region is beginning to see some of the labor unrest the rest of the country is experiencing, but experts worry these movements may not lead to better working conditions.

Ohio’s unemployment rate is 5%, just slightly higher than it was before the double-digit spike from the pandemic last year. “Help Wanted” and "Now Hiring” signs are common sights, especially at restaurants and retail stores. And some businesses are actively advertising they’ll pay well above Ohio’s minimum wage of $8.80, along with signing bonuses. So why aren’t they finding workers? The answer may surprise you.