Alaska Lost Workers After Covid-19 Alaska's number of job openings jumped in 2021. The state is struggling more than ever to recruit and retain workers, a report states.
Alaska Oil and Gas Jobs Hit Hard During the Pandemic During the Covid-19 pandemic, Alaska has lost more than 3,000 oil and gas jobs. With the currently low oil price, it is unclear when these jobs may return.
Fears Consequences for Tourism if Foreign Workers are Sent Away from Svalbard In its draft for a new corona crisis package, the Norwegian government proposes to spend money on sending home foreign workers in Longyearbyen. Without this group, it will be harder for the local tourist industry to manage, argues Bjørn Johansen of the regional labor union LO Troms and Finnmark.
