ISSUES FACED BY CONSTRUCTION LABOR DURING COVID-19

Abstract

COVID-19 took the world with surprise and changed the world as we see it. Industries collapsed, markets disrupted, transportation systems came to a halt. The pandemic changed the life of every person where it spread and it changed them for good, or worse. Pakistan, an under developing country, was affected by it too. Specially the working class of our country, the labor class. They faced all kinds of challenges and issues during this time: economic issues, health issues, psychological problems, etc. (Arden, M., & Chilcot, J. 2020) This study is focused on identifying the issues of construction labor (skilled and un-skilled) in Pakistan. The factors that played a key role in their lives during COVID-19 and how these factors made their lives difficult for them and their families. A Survey Questionnaire was developed with the help of these factors which were initially obtained from a detailed literature review. Interviews were conducted of construction labor in the Federal Capital: Islamabad. The labor was asked questions from that survey, and their response was recorded in the form of voice recordings as well. Obtained data was sorted out and comparisons were drawn from this data acquired. This data will help the Government of Pakistan and different Private Sector Companies to provide relief to their workers.