Nonresidents Working in Alaska

Throughout its history, Alaska has had a large number of nonresident workers employed in the state. These workers were required to meet the seasonal demands of resource based industries or to meet the needs associated with major project development. The fast paced growth of the early 1980s, particularly in the construction industry, served as a magnet for a large number of nonresident workers, but also served as an impetus for special Alaska resident hire preference legislation.