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Shortage of workers impacting Missoula businesses – Montana unemployment rate near record low; Missoula County at 2.8%
September 21, 2021/

You see the signs on every storefront, every restaurant, every building — ”We’re Hiring,” “Help Wanted.”
The shortage of laborers may be affecting your day-to-day activities even if you have gone back to work. Restaurants closing early, stores are staying closed an extra day, and many businesses are offering drive-thru only service.
We checked in with the Montana Department of Labor which says things are indeed looking up, but one industry in particular isn’t feeling the relief fast enough.
By: Megan Mannering
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Montana unemployment rate near record low; Missoula County at 2.8%



