NEWS RELEASE
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
ALASKA COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S FUND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Notice of Public Meeting
April 10, 2026
FISHERMEN’S FUND ADVISORY AND APPEALS COUNCIL MEETING
The Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council will conduct its spring meeting Thursday May 21, 2026 and Friday May 22, 2026.
The meeting will be held in-person and by Zoom video conference.
Department of Labor and Workforce Development Building
1111 W 8th St., Room 303
Juneau, Alaska
The meeting will commence in executive session; the Council will review claims for benefits that have not been approved by the Fund Administrator and review claims requesting extension of benefit limits and/or duration of care. Those individuals who have their claim scheduled for review have been individually notified of the review.
The business meeting will include a review of the current financial condition of the Fund, policies and regulations governing the administration of the Fund. The business portion of the meeting open to the public and for public comments, will begin on Thursday, May 21, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
- To participate by Zoom Video Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4071311270?
- Meeting ID: 407 131 1270
- To participate by Zoom telephonically by toll-free number, call 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099
The Fishermen’s Fund assists injured and disabled fishermen who have incurred emergency medical costs because of occupational injuries and illnesses, up to $15,000 per injury. It is administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and is funded by a portion of the revenue derived from commercial fishing license fees.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodation, should contact Velma Thomas at 907-465-6045 by 4:30 PM, Friday, May 8, 2026.
Contact Information:
For additional information regarding the Council meeting, please call 907-465-6045 or 1-888-520-2766 or email velma.thomas@alaska.gov.