The workforce at the Plant Vogtle nuclear plant expansion will be reduced by about 20% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlanta-based Southern Co. says.
“This reduction in workforce is a mitigating action that is intended to address the impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) on the Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 workforce and construction site, including ongoing challenges with labor productivity that have been exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19,” Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) reported. “It is expected…