International cannery workers crank through huge pink run in Cordova

Wed, September 19, 2007
Posted in Alaska News

It was a big year for pinks in Cordova — one of the top three harvests in more than a century. The town recently recognized a group of laborers that are often overlooked in the industry: cannery workers. Seven hundred (700) workers each received a “thank you” t-shirt for their efforts, which often included 18-hour work days.

Amy Bracken, KCHU - Valdez

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