No. Of all the people who worked for PDM since most of it…
“No. Of all the people who worked for PDM since most of it was sub contracted work, they were all young tradesmen. This is what the state would like for you to believe. But we have very little use for inexperienced teenagers. So they were mostly used for summer..for fillers. It doesn't make sense to use a tradesman to do cleanup work on a job when your paying a tradesman $15 an hour and you can hire a young man or boy at say $7 or $8 an hour to sweep up after the contractors outta there.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker argues that inexperienced young workers are preferred for low‑skill, low‑pay tasks, implying a cost‑driven exploitation of cheap labor.
In simple terms: Young workers are used for cheap, low‑skill jobs.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address unfair labor practices.
Themes
labor economics
exploitation
youth employment
cost management
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- construction sites
- seasonal hiring
- temporary work
- sweeping duties
Key Concepts
cheap labor
skill mismatch
age discrimination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does cheap labor affect project quality?
- What alternatives exist to fair hiring?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of skilled tradespeople and long‑term quality.