We thank Rep. Mary Peltola, who sent a letter to the FTC reflecting concerns that this merger will harm Alaskans and urging them to block the merger. We also thank Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan for sending a joint letter to the FTC calling on the commission to consider Alaska’s unique circumstances and ensure protections for Alaska workers and union contracts.
This will be a long fight. Given the complicated regulatory landscape and sheer size of the nearly $25 billion transaction, the FTC will likely not make a ruling until 2024. In the meantime, it is critical that Alaskans are aware of what’s at stake and speak out.here to submit via any web browser. Letters under 200 words have the best chance of being published. Writers should disclose any personal or professional connections with the subjects of their letters. Letters are edited for accuracy, clarity and length.