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UPDATE: All individuals 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. To locate and schedule the vaccine click here.

Alaska State Resources


Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has up to date information on the AK COVID-19 situation


Alaska Law Help is a great resource to get questions answered on many topics such as housing, debt, and unemployment.


Apply for Alaska State Unemployment Insurance

Trust Offices

For members living in Alaska please contact the Alaska Carpenters Trust Fund for information on healthcare and retirement information. 

Offices are closed for walk-ins. Please call (206) 411.7574 for information.

Additional Resources


211.org is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website. It connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health and human services they need.


Schools Have Food – Most schools still provide lunches to kids. Check your school district for availability.

Alaska FAQ

Last Updated: April 3, 2020

We will be adding additional questions as we are able to answer them. Additional answers that apply to all Council-states can be found at the bottom of our main COVID-19 Resource page. If you have more questions or feel you did not get the answer you needed, contact us at (877) 284.7936 or COVID19@nwcarpenters.org.

➤ What should I do if my employer is not following health and safety guidelines?
If you believe your job site is unsafe, or that proper precautions are not in place to keep you safe, we need to know. Representatives will work with you and the contractor to make sure that the job site is following proper safety guidelines. If you think your job site is not following CDC or OSHA guidelines for COVID-19, call our hotline (877) 284.7936 or email us at COVID19@nwcarpenters.org.
➤ Do I still have to wait a week to become eligible for unemployment?

No, the state waived the waiting period.

➤ Can I still receive unemployment if I choose not to work because I do not want to risk going to work during a state order to stay at home?

Yes. Please refer to Alaska State Legislature HB 308 (pdf).

➤ If my kids are out of school and I have to take care of them, do I qualify for unemployment?

Yes. This does not disqualify you from receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Check out the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development page for more information.

Did You Know?

UBC started on job sites across the country.

Our founding president, Peter J. McGuire worked tirelessly on the job sites across the country with his fellow Carpenters to organize the union. In 1881, he organized a Chicago convention to form a union. Representatives from 11 cities joined him and they produced a constitution and structure. Learn More

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