Local 71 SOA Negotiations Prep Members Survey Open
Check your personal email for your invitation to answer the survey to help our negotiations team represent your interests. The email invitation will come from Negotiations@local71.com through Survey Monkey, so…
LIUNA General President Brent Booker’s Statement on Permitting Reform
LIUNA General President Brent Booker’s Statement on Permitting Reform LIUNA General President Brent Booker’s Statement on Permitting Reform Media Contact: Email media@liuna.org Documents:Permitting Reform Bill Text 26.09.30 Bipartisan American Affordability and…
Guys Read / Gals Read – Call For Volunteers!
Being a Laborer means being part of our community through Laborers Rising, and the Guys Read / Gals Read program is looking for volunteers. If you are off shift and…
Let The Hockey Begin – Fairbanks Ice Dog Tickets – 1st Come 1st Served
Family time and solidarity during the cold winter months – call the hall or ask your Rep for your Ice Dogs hockey tickets. See the schedule here. This is a…
Sales Start Tomorrow & Missing Out Is Scary!
Public Employees Local 71 LIUNA announces our October 2026 quarterly 50/50 Raffle benefitting working families! ***ANYONE CAN PLAY*** Our Good & Welfare fund helps members through hardships like fires, floods, mudslides…
Mya Perkins Wins TWO Labor Scholarships
Membership has its benefits, and Labor takes care of our own. This year Mya Perkins, daughter of our member and airport plumber, Bobby Perkins, won TWO of our scholarships as…
Laborers Care About Each Other
You don’t need to be a counselor to make a real difference—you just have to care. If someone has been quiet, stressed or acting different lately, trust your gut and…
Don Etheridge Celebrates 50 Years Of Local 71 Membership
Don Etheridge has been not only a member but an integral part of Public Employees Local 71 for 50 Years. This week Business Manager Bill Meers presented Don with his…
Welcome Our New Local 71 Officers
Last night, at the membership meeting, VP Brian Lashinski swore in our new officers . They were appointed by the Executive Board, and ratified by the membership to fill vacancies.…
Watch The Latest From Business Manager Bill Meers On Labor Walks!
Local 71 Business Manager Bill Meers talks Labor Walks: Bill Meers Labor Walk 2026-8-15 (1)
Local 71 PAC Endorsements
Alaskans must register by July 19th to vote in the August Primary Election. You can register or update your voter registration here. We will only support candidates that support your workplace…
Important Notice Regarding July 2026 Health Contribution Deductions
PE71 July Payroll Schedule Notice – 202607v2
Get Your Tickets – Local 71 July Split The Pot
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…
Goldpanners Baseball Tickets For Members
Come get them at the Fairbanks Hall & bring the whole family! (This is a members-only benefit) (1) ticket=a family pass of up to (4). We are still doing a…
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…
Local 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…
Healthy 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…
April 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…
Local 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…
Public 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.
J&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…
Anchorage 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…
Spring 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.…
State 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 …
Richard Lott Appointed to Alaska District Council of Laborers Executive Board
Brother Richard Lott, Business Representative – Southcentral Region, was sworn in as our new Executive Board Member for the Alaska District Council of Laborers by LIUNA NW Region VP Bob…
LIUNA Invites Members of Congress to Job Sites to Know Our Work
Your Union fights every day to promote the good work that our members do.
Local 71’s Jacob Blomker Honored As Outstanding New Responder
Join us in congratulating our own Jacob Blomker for his well deserved recent recognition! His Business Representative, Richard Lott, brought this to our membership meeting on Friday. We are celebrating…
State Salary Study Update In House Finance Committee Today
Watch here on Gavel Alaska starting at 2:14 PM to see the whole presentation along with all the questions that were asked by legislators and how the administration answered them.…
Statement of Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union, on Recent Actions in Minnesota
Please note this important statement by our LIUNA General President, Brent Booker: Statement of Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union, on Recent Actions in Minnesota “As union…
Joe McConnell Sworn In As Local 71 Sargeant At Arms
Today, Joe McConnell was sworn in as our Local 71 Sargeant At Arms by President Cathy Robbins at our Executive Board Meeting. Don’t miss Friday’s General Membership Meeting for more…
No Tax On Overtime Through 2028
Click here to print a copy for your worksite: LIUNA_OnePager_NoTaxOvertime_v03 State of Alaska Employees click here for information specific to you. https://doa.alaska.gov/dof/payroll/ot_reporting.html
Statewide Transportation Plan Open For Public Comment
Jan. 9, 2026 Dear Alaskan Community Member, We invite you to participate in an important public meeting hosted by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to provide input on…
Local 71 January Split The Pot To Benefit Union Family Scholarships
We are continuing our quarterly raffles! Purchase from anywhere that allows charitable gaming! Print a copy of the flyer for your shop Local 71 Split The Pot 2026 January!
Food Bank Distribution In Fairbanks
Once again the Northern Region Alaska Laborers came together to distribute Thanksgiving meals with city officials including Councilmembers Crystal Tidwell (Member IUOE 302) and Lonni Marney, and newly elected Mayor…
Alaska Laborers Make Annual Food Bank Donation
Laborers with LIUNA Locals 942, 341, and Public Employees Local 71 bought a check for $15,000.00 and turkeys to the Fairbanks Food Bank. Ann Weaver, Fairbanks Food Bank CEO, said…
Stay In The Know With Public Employees Local 71
What a great meeting this Saturday! Thank you to all our members who attended and contributed. We encourage ALL our members to get involved by attending meetings and local events…
2026 Scholarships Announced By LIUNA NW Region
Download the 2026 WVReed Scholarship Application and join the many Local 71 families who have been helped through this legacy scholarship fund! All applications must be complete and postmarked by…
Local 71 Retiree Dave Lambert Honored At Union Hockey Night
Long-time Local 71 member, Dave Lambert was honored at the 2025 Ice Dogs Union Hockey Night in Fairbanks. The annual event is sponsored by the Fairbanks Central Labor Council, presided…
Local 71 Member Miss Fairbanks USA Malaynee White
Listen to Malaynee White, proud member of Public Employees Local 71 LIUNA, and Miss Fairbanks USA being interviewed on KFAR’s Problem Corner as she discusses her platform of bringing more…
October 2025 Split The Pot Raffle!
Just in time for Dividends! Public Employees Local 71 LIUNA announces our 2nd quarterly 50/50 Raffle benefitting working families! Our Good & Welfare fund helps members through hardships like fires, floods,…
This Week’s Lotto Alaska Has A Record Jackpot & Supports Local 71 Families!
Purchase your tickets for this week’s Lotto Alaska Chase the Ace to support Local 71 Scholarships and Sponsorships for the hardworking families that we represent! There are only FOUR cards…
Labor Day Is YOUR Day – Thank You To Alaska’s Workers!
This Labor Day, we celebrate all the Local 71 workers who keep our roads, schools, and other facilities open and equipment running to the Alaskan public each and every day.…
Another Local 71 Scholarship Winner – Elyssia Reyes 2025
Union Membership makes a difference for families. Find our more about our scholarship programs at Local71.com/education/
Raffle Winner: Jason R. of Sitka, AK!
Our inaugural 50/50 raffle supporting our members and their families through our Good & Welfare / Dennis J. Moen Scholarship fund, has a winner: our very own member, Jason R.…
Vote Now: Support Local 71 Laborer Malaynee White, Miss Fairbanks, Alaska, USA for Miss Alaska, USA
Voting is open now for People’s Choice in the 2025 Miss Alaska USA contest, and our choice is Local 71 Member, Malaynee White! Go to https://alaska.themissusa.com/products/malaynee-white/ to cast your vote…
Future Laborer Wins Fairbanks Baby Show & Harvest Prince!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Website: Local71.com Future Laborer Wins Tanana Valley State Fair Baby Contest & Harvest Prince! Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 employees are…
Local 71 Cares That Kids Don’t Float – Chitina 2025
Local 71 Cares: Our Fairbanks Airport Operators took some much deserved R & R this week to get their annual Copper River Salmon harvest in Chitina, and we sent more…
Support Our Member’s Family In Need After Tragic House Fire
Our Member’s family were victims of a tragic fire last night. Ivar Enge has been a dedicated member of Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 since 2005. He is an Equipment…
Goldpanners Union Night At The Park A Huge Success
Thanks to everyone who made this year’s Goldpanners Union Night At The Park another huge success! Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 members were key to supporting this event with the…
Local 71 Cares & Kids Don’t Float
Local 71 Cares & Kids Don’t Float Fairbanks, AK – Today our union continued our good work supporting water safety by re-stocking the lifejacket loaner boards at the Pioneer Park…
Ready – Set – RAFFLE!
Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 Announces Inaugural 50/50 Raffle benefitting working families! Our Good & Welfare fund helps members through hardships like fires, floods, mudslides and more. In 2019, we…
Local 71 Leadership At NW Region Conference in Las Vegas
Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 Business Manager, William “Bill” Meers (Bill M.), and President, Phil Petrie, are in Las Vegas at the LIUNA NW Region Leadership Conference representing us this…
More LIUNA Scholarships For Local 71 Union Families!
The W. Vernie Reed Scholarship Winners for 2025 were announced today with thousands of dollars awarded to our very own! Kamylee Walters wins $5,500.00 and Elyssia Reyes wins $4,500.00 towards…
Local 71 Ladies Represent At The Alaska Run For Women
Our Local 71 Alaska TradesWomen included cancer survivors who braved the cold and wet to walk and run 5K earning money for cancer research and community efforts this weekend. Here…
Goldpanners Game Tickets for Members!
It’s Alaska Goldpanners time! We have 75 family passes (1 ticket= General Admission for 4 people) for our Members. Tickets are first come, first served, call, email, or walk in.…
AK Run for Women Saturday June 7, 2025 – Wear Your Orange & Join Our Team!
Event link here! We’re proud to announce that Tradeswomen of Alaska is once again stepping up for a powerful cause—participating in the Alaska Run for Women on Saturday, June…
Laborer’s Rising Events Make A Difference In Our Communities
Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 Members continue to show that we are hard workers who care about our communities. We helped raise money on the Kenai for Hope, last weekend,…
Alaska Construction & Career Day 2025 Photos
Members Brian Quam and Jenn Sheffrey showing off the DOT Snow Blower and Grader at the Alaska Construction & Career Day yesterday. We love showing Alaska what we do! Come…
Public Service Recognition Week May 4-10, 2025
THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS! Our Public Employees Local 71 LIUNA Members work all year long in all corners of Alaska. We keep your roads, airports, facilities, schools, and machinery…
Union Scholarships Deadline Approaching
Are you making the most of your Union Benefits? Visit our Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 Education Page on our website and apply now for scholarships that are only open to Members…
2025 Spring Training Update
Dear Local 71 Members and Applicants, A quick reminder that our Training Page (https://local71.com/members/#members-training) is your go-to resource for upcoming classes, certifications, and development opportunities to help you stay safe,…
Local 71 Business Manager, Bill Meers Legislative Testimony Defined Benefit Retirement Option
THIS JUST IN: Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 Business Manager, William “Bill” Meers has been invited by the Alaska Legislature to testify on how a Defined Benefit Retirement Option would…
Local 71 Drilling Crews Are Working Hard Year Round
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: TOKOTNA DRILLING CREWS ON SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN Thanks to Eric Anderson, Driller Sub-Journey with the State of Alaska and Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 Member since June 2020…
Get Ready For Spring Hire Season!
Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 has openings now, and opportunities coming your way! Each job posting notes the appropriate dispatcher to contact for that job. This video showcases some of our…
Local 71 Scholarship Bobby Perkins
Congratulations to Bobby Perkins! Bobby is using his Local 71 Scholarship to pay for his Certificate of Fitness for his Plumbers License. Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 Members are eligible…
VOTE by April 1st (No Joke) in the Anchorage Municipal Election
Click here for ballot information and links to find your district etc. Click here and SCROLL DOWN for a list of candidates who will be on the ballot. Find out…
Statement of Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, on Senate Confirmation of Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary
Read the latest from LIUNA here: Statement of Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, on Senate Confirmation of Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary “We look…
Laborers Rising & LIUNA Women’s Caucus Fairbanks Paint Night – Sisters Supporting Sisters
Thank you to the Alaska Works Partnership, Women in the Trades, Fairbanks Central Labor Council, and others, for sponsoring last night’s Alaska Women in the Trades Paint Night meet-up for…
(S)TRA Met In Juneau Today To Discuss Our Work
The Alaska State Senate Transportation Committee met today in Juneau to discuss the following topics: Senate Transportation Committee The department outlined plans for winter road maintenance including their exploration of…
LIUNA Women’s Caucus We Want Your Stories
This Women in Construction Week, we celebrate not only the amazing women breaking barriers in construction but also the powerful LIUNA sisters who are leading the way. Their strength, skill,…
LIUNA PRO Act Statement 3-5-2025 GP Brent Booker
LIUNA Statement – PRO Act 3-5-2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (202) 942-2246 or media@liuna.org Statement of Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, on the…
Laborers Rising Anchorage Alaska Winter Clothing Drive
Thank you to all our Local 71 LIUNA Members who helped with the Laborers Rising 2025 Anchorage Winter Clothing Drive. Our volunteers collected and donated 4 large boxes and 2…
In The Know A Laborer Rises
Brothers and Sisters, This union was founded more than a century ago by courageous Laborers who stood up not just for themselves, but for their fellow workers. Domenico D’Alessandro is…
Ice Dogs Hockey Tickets – and a chance to win!
That’s right…. We have Ice Dogs Tickets for Public Employees LIUNA Local 71 MEMBERS and their families once again, and this year you have a chance to WIN! You can…
Local 71 Job Opportunity / Business Representative Northern Region
ATTENTION LOCAL 71 MEMBERS: Your Union is hiring a Northern Region Business Representative. Are you an involved union member who wants to support your fellow union members and has experience with the…
LIUNA Local 71 Celebrates 50 Years!
LIUNA Local 71 is proud to celebrate 50 years of service to the blue collar workers of Alaska’s Public Employees since August 1st of 1974. We invite all of our…
Support for the Lashinski Family
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the recent tragedy of one of our own and remember Maxwell Lashinski, the youngest son of Brian and Kayla Lashinski,…
Laborers Rising Volunteer Organizing Committee
Laborer’s Rising Laborers Rising Is About Building Power And Making A Difference With My Union Brothers And Sisters Our Union is made up of hard working people who care…
Meet Our 2023 Local 71 TWBN Delegates
The NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations conference is the largest gathering of unionized tradeswomen in the world. Our LIUNA Local 71 Delegates will be in Washington DC to exchange valuable information to…
Local 71 Says Wages and Benefits Are Key To Snow Removal Future
Our thanks to the Alaska Landmine for hosting the recent Town Hall the same day as our General Membership Meeting so that we could all participate immediately after the meeting. Local 71…
Live: Town Hall today from 2-4 pm on Anchorage’s snow plowing failure
Join LIUNA Local 71 Business Manager Jordan Adams directly after the General Membership Meeting to make your voice heard! Live: Town Hall today from 2-4 pm on Anchorage’s snow plowing…
LIUNA Local 71 2024 Members Meetings Announced
Your Union meetings are the place to be heard. The LIUNA Local 71 Executive Board has set the schedule for our 2024 General Membership meetings. All Members are welcome in…
