Processing

US lawmakers introduce measure to tackle labor shortage in Alaska processing sector

The measure would exempt all US seafood processors from a cap on the number of foreign workers they can hire.

Industry groups, including the Pacific Seafood Processors Association, praised the legislation, noting that Alaska produces 60 percent of the US seafood supply.
Industry groups, including the Pacific Seafood Processors Association, praised the legislation, noting that Alaska produces 60 percent of the US seafood supply.Photo: Marubeni
Executive Editor, IntraFish.com
Published 7 April 2025, 15:25Updated 7 April 2025, 15:25
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