Alaska Employment: Annual Job Growth Up Slightly in October by 2.1 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.6 percent despite 7,000 more jobs than in October 2023, driven by oil and gas and construction job growth.
Government
Nonresident Hire Rises Amid Workforce Shortage
The rate of nonresidents working in Alaska rose to an all-time high of 22.5 percent in 2023, as employers struggle to fill a steadily growing number of jobs.
Voters Put Wage and Hour Initiative on Track to Passage
Ballot Measure 1 increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028 and mandates that most private employers provide paid sick leave.
Authority Questioned: AIDEA Defends Its Win/Loss Record
Flyers mailed this spring accused the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of bad investments. Is the criticism justified, and what is AIDEA anyway?
Alaska Employment: August Job Growth Can’t Prevent Unemployment Rate Increase
Unemployment in Alaska rose slightly to 4.6 percent despite 6,400 more jobs than in August 2023, driven by a strong construction sector.
Alaska DOT&PF Receives $177.4 Million Grant to Modernize Ferry Services
Federal grants include $106.4 million to replace MV Tustumena, $66 million for system-wide improvements, and $5 million for onboard Wifi.