(New York, NY) -- As delays continue to plague two of the planned office towers at Ground Zero, union laborers are demanding that shovels hit the ground. A lunchtime rally saw hundreds of hardhats converge on Ground Zero calling on developer Larry Silverstein and the Port Authority to break their stalemate over financing two towers on the site. Workers like Robert Schaeffer say it's time for shovels to hit the ground.
Workers chanted "build it now" and waved signs reading don't forget 9-11, delay means defeat. The unions say the two office towers slated for the East side of Ground Zero would mean thousands of construction jobs at a time when workers are struggling for employment. Elected officials joined the rally, calling on Silverstein and the Port Authority to stop the finger pointing and saying it's time for jobs.
Nat Sound of workers chanting "Build it now" at the rally.
Workers like Robert Schaeffer from Bay Ridge say it is time to start construction.
Schaeffer says he is unemployed and the construction would create jobs.
Ironworkers like Chris say the jobs are vital.
Chris says times have been tough for construction workers and the jobs are needed.
Ironworker Joe Nolan says workers are ready to build the towers.
Nolan says times are tough and the dispute between developer Larry Silverstein and the Port Authority is not helping.
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney says it is time for jobs.
Congressman Anthony Weiner says 7 World Trade Center should be used as an example of what can be achieved.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn says the two parties should work harder to break the stalemate.
