Fishing companies say long waits between seasons can be common, but labor experts say offshore foreign workers are “uniquely unprotected” under U.S. policies.
Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages.
It started early in the pandemic with hot meals, but the residents of South Park have since created a sustainable way to tackle food insecurity and support each other.