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EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 5 MIN

‘Overworked’ state ferry engineers call for competitive wages

from Alaska Morning News

About three years ago, 60% of the ferry system’s jobs were vacant. They’ve been slowly closing that gap but officials say the ferry system is 10% short of the minimum number of masters and bridge crew. The engineers’ union says they’re short nearly 20% of that minimum.

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