JAG Ketchikan was recently awarded a $99.6 million project by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). It is great news for JAG and its Georgia-based President. But what about the locals residents it employs? For locals, it's business as usual -- JAG continues to deny them representation by the union they elected, and refuses … Continue reading $99.6 Million For JAG Ketchikan; Nothing For JAG Workers
Union files third ULP charge against JAG regarding “Dirty Pay” and shift changes
On March 22, 2026, SMART Local 23 filed its third unfair labor practice charge against JAG Ketchikan. The latest claim alleges that JAG took away "dirty pay" and changed shifts without first notifying and bargaining with Local 23. A copy of Local 23's latest ULP charge can be found here. "Dirty pay" is an industry … Continue reading Union files third ULP charge against JAG regarding “Dirty Pay” and shift changes
Survey: JAG shipyard workers
This survey is intended for current and former employees of JAG Marine Group and its subsidiaries (JAG Industrial, JAG Welding, JAG Alaska, etc.). "At the banquet table of nature, there are no reserved seats. You get what you can take, and you keep what you can hold. If you can’t take anything, you won’t get … Continue reading Survey: JAG shipyard workers
JAG CEO and wife gave $38k to Sen. Sullivan fundraising committees in 2025
In September 2025, JAG Marine Group Chief Executive Officer Douglas Huff gave $7,000 to Alaskans for Sullivan, which is a federal political committee in support of Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan (R), and $12,000 to Sullivan Victory, a joint fundraising committee with Alaskans for Sullivan. Huff's wife Gina made her own $12,000 contribution to Sullivan Victory … Continue reading JAG CEO and wife gave $38k to Sen. Sullivan fundraising committees in 2025
Act now and get the official “A Bad IDEA” bumper sticker!
Show your support for local Ketchikan Shipyard workers in their campaign for justice and dignity by adding yourself to the official campaign e-mailing list below Include your mailing address and we'll ship you an official A Bad IDEA bumper sticker, free of charge. You won't want to leave home without it! Join the campaign e-mail … Continue reading Act now and get the official “A Bad IDEA” bumper sticker!
AIDEA-JAG: a backroom deal?
The Alaska Industrial Development and Energy Authority (AIDEA) owns the Ketchikan Shipyard. For 20+ years, AIDEA has leased operations at the Shipyard to a private operator. March 2025: AIDEA announces it is looking to move on from Vigor Alaska and for a new Shipyard operator, and that it would "soon issue a Request for Information … Continue reading AIDEA-JAG: a backroom deal?
When will AIDEA publish the JAG contract?
Read Local 23's original December 12, 2025, public records request to AIDEA: On January 13, 2026, AIDEA gave itself a 27-day extension to respond. On February 9, 2026, the 27th day, AIDEA requested Local 23 narrow its request for e-mail records. Local 23 responded the following day with a narrowed request, and demanded AIDEA immediately … Continue reading When will AIDEA publish the JAG contract?
What is JAG Marine Group, and who is Douglas Huff?
JAG Marine Group is the parent corporation of four marine contractor subsidiaries operating throughout the United States: JAG Industrial Services, Inc.; JAG Fab & Welding; Inc. JAG Alaska, LLC; and JAG Ketchikan LLC. On August 15, 2025, AIDEA's Board of Directors selected JAG Alaska to take over operation of the Ketchikan Shipyard. JAG Alaska, LLC … Continue reading What is JAG Marine Group, and who is Douglas Huff?