What alaska afl-cio does

Alaska AFL-CIO is a private, non-profit state labor federation headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, established in 1943 through the merger of the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations. It operates as a constituent body of the national AFL-CIO and represents approximately 50,000 union members across more than 50 affiliated local unions spanning construction, manufacturing, healthcare, education, public sector, transportation, retail, and service industries. The federation's "products" are advocacy and member services rather than technology: union representation and collective bargaining support, union formation assistance for non-union workers, a weekly legislative tracking publication called the Hot Sheet, political education and endorsement programs, and an extensive apprenticeship and workforce development portfolio (Helmets to Hardhats for veterans, Women in the Trades, School to Apprenticeships, and Rural Apprenticeship Outreach in partnership with the Denali Commission and Alaska Works Partnerships). Distribution runs through three regional Central Labor Councils in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau plus the wider affiliated union network, with marketing primarily via the akaflcio.org website, Facebook, and email.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in recurring per capita dues paid by affiliated unions on behalf of their members (described in the source as a "subscription_recurring" model), supplemented by grants tied to apprenticeship partnerships and coalition-driven fundraising. Leadership is led by President Joelle Hall (UFCW Local 1496, on the board since 2006), Political Director Kim Hays (UAA, joined April 2012), and Deputy Political Director Alexander Jorgensen (joined January 2021, completed an MPP in 2025 researching the impact of AFSCME v. Janus on Alaska public employee unions). The federation holds one of the strongest union density positions in the United States, with Alaska representing roughly 18% of the state's workforce and Alaska AFL-CIO Building Trades comprising about 85% of registered construction apprentices and 85% of the skilled workforce on heavy/highway projects including the Alaska Gas Line. The core technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website, a Facebook page, and an email newsletter. There are no proprietary software products, no AI/ML components, no APIs, no patents or trademarks, and no app.

Name

alaska afl-cio

Legal name

Alaska AFL-CIO

Website

https://akaflcio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Federation Services

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (813930), Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (81393)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

Keywords

• Labor union federation
• Union representation services
• Workforce development programs
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Political advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Union Dues: The organization represents 50,000 union members belonging to over 50 affiliated unions statewide. Revenue is generated through union dues collected from member unions and workers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Alaska AFL-CIO is a state-level labor federation that represents 50,000 union members across more than 50 affiliated unions throughout Alaska. It provides union representation services (collective bargaining, fair wages, healthcare benefits, retirement security), workforce development through apprenticeship programs (Helmets to Hardhats, Women in the Trades, School to Apprenticeships, Rural Apprenticeship Outreach), political advocacy and education, legislative tracking, and union formation assistance to non-union workers.

Product overview

The Alaska AFL-CIO is a labor federation representing 50,000 union members across 50+ affiliated unions in Alaska. Established in 1943, it operates as a single unified organization offering union representation services, workforce development programs (including apprenticeship training), political education, legislative advocacy, and union formation assistance. The organization connects affiliated unions with resources including apprenticeship programs (Helmets to Hardhats, Women in the Trades, School to Apprenticeships), legislative tracking tools (Weekly Hot Sheet), and community services. Rather than a technology product company, Alaska AFL-CIO provides advocacy and support services for working people in Alaska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Representation Services
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Union Formation Assistance
• Weekly Hot Sheet
• Political Education Program
• Union Print Shop Referrals

Quantifiable outcome

• Union workers earn 11.2% higher wages on average than non-union counterparts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alaska Public Pension Coalition (AKPPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alaska AFL-CIO is part of the Alaska Public Pension Coalition, a group of worker organizations dedicated to restoring a defined benefit pension for all public employees. The coalition has hosted town halls in Fairbanks and Soldotna with community members and elected officials to drum up support for pension reform.
• Alaska Digital PrintingminorOthersUnion print shop in Fairbanks area, in business for over 40 years. The only locally-owned union printshop in Fairbanks, servicing union printing needs.
• Color Art PrintingminorOthersUnion print shop servicing all union printing needs in Anchorage area since 1958. Known for dedication to craftsmanship combined with latest technology.
• Skyline SignsminorOthersNewest unionized print shop in Anchorage specializing in yard signs and larger graphic materials.
• Alaska Works PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for rural training outreach connecting workforce development programs to rural communities across Alaska.
• Denali CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership providing pathways from rural training outreach into full apprenticeship programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Michigan AFL-CIO: State labor federation representing union members and affiliated unions across Michigan. Directly comparable state-level federation providing collective bargaining support, political action, and workforce development services.
• Washington State Labor Council (AFL-CIO): State labor council coordinating affiliated unions in Washington state. Operates the same federation model as Alaska AFL-CIO with similar GTM in legislative advocacy, organizing, and apprenticeship pipeline support.
• Pennsylvania AFL-CIO: Pennsylvania state labor federation representing over 700,000 union members through affiliated unions. Operates an analogous statewide federation model with similar services to Alaska AFL-CIO.
• New York State AFL-CIO: State labor federation representing affiliated unions and union members across New York. Closely mirrors Alaska AFL-CIO's structure of statewide union representation, political action, and workforce development programs.
• California Labor Federation (State Building & Construction Trades Council of California): State-level labor federation representing millions of California workers through affiliated unions. Directly comparable as a state AFL-CIO body providing union representation, apprenticeship coordination, and political advocacy within a single state.
• Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: State federation of unions in Wisconsin. Operates the same statewide union representation model with political advocacy, organizing support, and apprenticeship coordination—parallel to Alaska AFL-CIO's structure.
• Anchorage Central Labor Council: One of Alaska AFL-CIO's three regional Central Labor Councils (alongside Fairbanks and Juneau). Closest internal peer, providing direct service to union members and workers in the Anchorage area with the same organizing and advocacy mission.
• Oregon AFL-CIO: State labor federation serving Oregon workers through more than 300 affiliated unions. Comparable in scale and operating model to Alaska AFL-CIO, providing representation, training, and political action at the state level.

Broad incumbents

• AFL-CIO (national): National parent federation under which Alaska AFL-CIO operates as a state body. Directly comparable as the umbrella labor federation with state constituent bodies, similar dues-funded revenue model, and shared political advocacy mission.
• Change to Win (Strategic Organizing Center): Alternative labor federation coalition of major unions including SEIU and Teamsters. Comparable as a national labor federation structure representing affiliated unions and pursuing similar worker advocacy and organizing objectives, though organized outside the AFL-CIO framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Alaska-AFL-CIO-146064302139515
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alaska-afl-cio

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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