Our leaders in Washington shouldn’t forget the Alaska workers who take care of us

By: Declan Farr, David Traver

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Alaskans take care of each other. It’s part of what defines life here. People look out for their neighbors, step up in hard moments and take pride in contributing to something bigger than themselves.

That same spirit has long defined Alaska’s labor community. Unions helped build this state and continue to keep it running today, grounded in hard work, fairness and a shared commitment to the communities that make up the Last Frontier.

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