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Yellowstone National Park and gateway town businesses struggle under labor shortage

July 4, 2021 /

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For some of the gateway businesses, the shortage of workers could spell disaster.

Restaurants have cut hours and scaled back menus. Hotels and cabins are keeping some rooms offline without sufficient housekeepers. In the park, some tours and activities have been canceled.

While many business owners blame generous federal unemployment benefits for the shortage of workers, the issue is more complex.

 


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