I don't know if it's the same in the US but here, in the UK, there is a similar issue except that there is also a sub-domain of partially skilled tradesman figh

I don't know if it's the same in the US but here, in the UK, there is a similar issue except that there is also a sub-domain of partially skilled tradesman fighting over the scraps and this group is growing fast because of the surge in demand. If you want someone on the job tomorrow morning you can still find people. You will very likely regret it though.