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Governor Dunleavy Has Vetoed Public Pensions – Urgent Update From Our Business Manager
UPDATE: At 2:40 PM on 5-19-2026, the Alaska Legislature met in Joint Session of the House & Senate, and failed to override the Governor’s Veto with a vote of only…
Read MoreLocal 71 Featured At MOA Safety Meeting
Today in Anchorage, Local 71 Business Manager, Bill Meers, was invited to speak at Mayor LaFrance’s Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Safety Meeting for Parks & Recreation/Beautification at the Spenard Recreation…
Read MoreHealthy Spaces In The News
Local 71 Member Mario Purnell is at the forefront of Healthy Spaces and making our union proud! He is featured at the end of the video linked below. Mario works…
Read MoreApril Jackpot Winner Annoucned
We have another winner, and it’s a Member no less! Congratulations to our Member, Noah; and THANK YOU to everyone who supported our members with your contribution to our scholarships…
Read MoreLocal 71 Statement: AK Legislature Passes Public Pensions
BREAKING NEWS: PUBLIC PENSIONS PASS ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE – HEAD TO GOVERNOR Statement from Bill Meers, Business Manager, Public Employees Local 71 Dear Members, It is with great pride and…
Read MorePublic Employees Local 71 Statement Workers Memorial Day 2026
A printable copy of this release can be found here: 2026427 Media Release Local 71 WMD 2026.
Read MoreJ&J’s Blades Discount for Members – Fairbanks Outdoor Show April 24-25-26!
Our very own Member, John Benedick is giving back in the spirit of Laborers Rising! Find him at the Fairbanks Outdoors Show this weekend. Get your discount and take a…
Read MoreAnchorage International Airport Ranked #1 in U.S., #3 Globally for Cargo
What a privilege it is to represent the union members carring this airport to #1! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17,2026 CONTACT: Lex Yelverton, lex.yelverton@alaska.gov Anchorage International Airport Ranked #1 in U.S., #3 Globally…
Read MoreSpring Split The Pot 50-50 Scholarship Raffle!
Public Employees Local 71 LIUNA announces our 2nd quarterly 50/50 Raffle benefitting working families! ***ANYONE CAN PLAY*** Our Good & Welfare fund helps members through hardships like fires, floods, mudslides and more.…
Read MoreState Plows Snowbound Residents Of Rural Subdivision
We are proud to represent the hard-working members of Public Employees Local 71 at the Alaska Department of Transportation who are featured in this Fairbanks Daily News-Miner article here: https://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/state-plows-out-snowbound-residents-of-rural-subdivision/article_2b1023c0-0cd3-4418-9399-9a521ddb1e15.html …
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