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North Slope jobs increase; nonresidents hired, study finds

Anchorage Daily News online -- EMPLOYMENT: It's also at a record high as companies hire maintenance workers.

By STEFAN MILKOWSKI
Petroleum News

Published: January 31st, 2012 10:05 AM
Last Modified: January 31st, 2012 10:05 AM

A new report by the research firm McDowell Group is shedding light on seemingly contradictory North Slope employment figures and an apparent spike in nonresident hire.

North Slope employment dropped sharply in 2009 but has since rebounded and is now at an all-time high. Industry spending is up, but more money is being spent on maintenance. And the third-quarter 2010 spike in nonresident hire is not likely the start of a trend.

State lawmakers commissioned the study last year during the debate over Gov. Sean Parnell's oil tax proposal, House Bill 110. Supporters of tax cuts pointed to the jump

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,950 Points:1,244,125 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 2:51:48 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse we'd see the same w/ TransCanada's Keystone XL.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,950 Points:1,244,125 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 3:02:32 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse diesel should not be as high as it is. It's one reason the economy in the US is in the dumps. We need diesel here in the country. Preferably, home grown diesel...
335d1 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:542 Points:403,575 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2012 3:55:51 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse North to Alaska!
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,711 Points:1,703,175 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 9:32:34 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse A lot of business got nervous over the housing market and bail outs of banks and started laying people off making the recession much worse. Glad they are waking up and hiring again. It shouldn't have hurt the oil business much. However, I got a letter from a friend in England that said their economy is in the ditch and jobs are hard to find. He runs a garage vehicle repair that has kept him in good standing. He said, people are keeping their cars and repairing them rather than buying new ones. He said, diesel with taxes is about $7 a gallon.
mrreferee All-Star Author Savannah Posts:652 Points:263,990 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 9:20:43 PM Ignore mrreferee Report Abuse good for the Alaskans
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must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,154 Points:1,416,650 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 9:13:10 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Even if there is some advancement today, there is still a chance for problems. At least it is better than just sitting still and allowing the oil too also remain still.
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defiancegasman Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,863 Points:1,073,530 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:57:13 PM Ignore defiancegasman Report Abuse Need to hire QUALIFIED LOCALS first!
PoohMcGoo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,887 Points:474,780 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:54:50 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Hard times..
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sljbc475 Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,375 Points:507,300 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:52:07 PM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse Non-residents don't benefit from the tax shelter, unless they become permanent residents.
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fenster66 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,498 Points:309,915 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:50:25 PM Ignore fenster66 Report Abuse still contributing to reducing unemployment...
JesseJack52 All-Star Author Virginia Beach Posts:612 Points:124,640 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:50:09 PM Ignore JesseJack52 Report Abuse GOOD FOR ALASKA
tippybuddy Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,336 Points:180,925 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:41:12 PM Ignore tippybuddy Report Abuse If a person really needs work then don't worry about freezing their butts off at least get a wage to live on
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SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:1,444 Points:234,430 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:33:45 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Great.. More jobs and more oil... Sure hope those nonresidents that were hired are usa citizens....
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,010 Points:1,092,245 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:31:16 PM Ignore goodbuy Report Abuse Less talk, more dirlling.
72_Monte Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,948 Points:1,633,250 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:27:29 PM Ignore 72_Monte Report Abuse And, the problem is?
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pse91 All-Star Author Calgary Posts:612 Points:279,665 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:21:06 PM Ignore pse91 Report Abuse Did someone say taxes. No wonder they want it to move forward.
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us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:4,418 Points:779,085 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:03:16 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Need skilled workers for some jobs...
lightninjack Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:173 Points:13,570 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:01:24 PM Ignore lightninjack Report Abuse Lets go freeze r butts off so we can have a job..woo hoo!!
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slowpoke63 Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,312 Points:618,260 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:53:33 PM Ignore slowpoke63 Report Abuse Agreed Clermont. A job is a job!
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,169 Points:1,409,700 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:51:36 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Tough jobs in a tough environment. My hat is off to these hardy workers.
GigHarborHound All-Star Author Tacoma Posts:921 Points:163,330 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:49:55 PM Ignore GigHarborHound Report Abuse Jobs and oil. Oh-Bow-Ma, please take note!!!
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carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,821 Points:811,180 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:44:23 PM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse Thats good for them any how!
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pbear316 All-Star Author Akron Posts:550 Points:323,650 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:42:38 PM Ignore pbear316 Report Abuse At some point that oil field is going to run out. I hope Alaskans are making plans to transition to a post-oil economy.
Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:5,691 Points:1,129,220 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:39:00 PM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse If certain talents are needed and are not available locally, more expensive outside talent will be brought in.
kingpin6 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,625 Points:1,277,650 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:38:26 PM Ignore kingpin6 Report Abuse Seems like a win/win situation all the way around. Oil & jobs!
skyking19 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,569 Points:1,418,895 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:36:40 PM Ignore skyking19 Report Abuse Still a lot of reserves in that area, requires extra drilling efforts to bring up the outuput.
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katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,268 Points:1,778,920 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 7:34:32 PM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse Short term jobs at best.