Opinion

VIEWPOINT: The US labor crisis is choking Alaska’s seafood industry - here’s how to fix it

Alaska’s seafood industry is at a breaking point. Without reliable access to seasonal labor, the US risks losing processing capacity, increasing dependence on foreign seafood and crippling one of its most vital industries.

Brian Gannon is vice president of government relations and global partnerships for LaborMex, a group that places legal visa workers in various food-related seasonal jobs located all around the United States.
Brian Gannon is vice president of government relations and global partnerships for LaborMex, a group that places legal visa workers in various food-related seasonal jobs located all around the United States.Photo: Brian Gannon
Published 26 February 2025, 13:55Updated 26 February 2025, 13:55
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