This summer, the Alaska Marine Highway System weathered its first strike in more than 40 years. So what did the ferry workers union win?
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Alaska ferry workers strike continues into 6th day while union, state ‘working through’ issues
State and union representatives met this weekend with a federal mediator to discuss contract negotiations.
State warns striking ferry workers of loss of health coverage
The state sent a letter to the more than 400 striking workers represented by the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific warning employees that the state would not be paying health insurance premiums or unemployment compensation if the strike lasts past Aug. 1.
In Ketchikan, stranded passengers and striking workers as Alaska’s ferry system shuts down
There’s confusion and disappointment at Alaska’s marine terminals after a strike shut down the state ferry system.
Updated: Alaska Marine Highway faces shutdown after ferry union goes on strike
A labor dispute involving the largest union representing state ferry workers is poised to paralyze the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Juneau’s legislative delegation looks to get ahead of potential cuts to state jobs
With the governor’s budget set for release Wednesday, Juneau lawmakers are concerned by what $1.6 billion in budget cuts could mean for the capital city’s sizable portion of state government workers.