Opinion

Guest Commentary: Alaska seafood processing relies on Ukraine. Let's make sure they can rely on us.

The Alaska seafood industry employs up to 3,000 Ukrainians in processing positions each year, making it critical that they receive our support.

The seafood industry in Alaska has a robust history with Ukraine, both as a strong export market for frozen fish and roe, but also as an employer of Ukrainian and other Eastern European, citizens over the last 24 years.
The seafood industry in Alaska has a robust history with Ukraine, both as a strong export market for frozen fish and roe, but also as an employer of Ukrainian and other Eastern European, citizens over the last 24 years.Photo: Wikipedia Commons
  • Brian Gannon
Published 1 June 2022, 13:50Updated 2 June 2022, 13:47
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