Diverse Group of Legislators Introduces Bill to Protect Alaska’s Apprenticeship System

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Diverse Group of Legislators Introduces Bill to Protect Alaska’s Apprenticeship System

  JUNEAU – A large bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would maintain apprenticeship standards and override potential regulations from the administration. The introduction of House Bill 301 follows the news that the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development is continuing to consider regulations undermining apprenticeship.  HB 301 would ensure that apprenticeship […]

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Oppose Draft DOLWD Regulations

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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Oppose Draft DOLWD Regulations

  Agency’s draft regulations would undermine workplace safety, veterans’ career pathways, and industry-funded training ANCHORAGE – A bipartisan group of lawmakers today signed a letter urging the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“DOLWD”) to withdraw proposed anti-apprenticeship regulations that would endanger construction workers and undermine career pathways for veterans. The department recently proposed […]