Joelle Hall, president of the AFL-CIO in Alaska, explained today on the Must Read Alaska Show that Joey Merrick, Business Manager for Laborers’ Local 341 has started a company to invest in the Alaska LNG project.
The company, Alaska Gasline & LNG, is working with two firms — a labor insurance and investment company and an asset management business — to take control of the long-awaited LNG project.
Join host John Quick to hear the discussion with Hall. In this episode, Hall opens up about her journey to Alaska, her experiences in the U.S. Army, and her ascent to leading the state’s largest union federation.
She addresses conservative criticisms of public sector unions, offering her viewpoints to bring context to the debate.
Hall also highlights the importance of the LNG project for Alaska, detailing its potential benefits for the workforce and the economy, providing a well-rounded exploration of pressing labor issues in the state.
The Must Read Alaska Show can be accessed anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Watch the interview on Facebook at this link.
To find out more about the Alaska AFL-CIO at this link.
