Whereas the United Fishermen of Alaska’s mission is to promote and protect the common interest of Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, as a vital component of Alaska’s social and economic well-being; and Whereas commercial fishing is a mainstay of Alaska’s economy and the largest private sector employer in the state; and Whereas the troll fleet is the second...
Juneau, Alaska - United Fishermen of Alaska opposes a constitutional convention and urges its members to vote no on Ballot Measure 1.
Juneau, AK- United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) reacts to the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act’s passing both chambers of Congress and its potential impact on the future of seafood marketing. On April 26, 2022, Senator Sullivan’s S. 497, the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, cleared the final step towards reality by passing the House and heading off to...