International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots v. Andrews

BEEZER, Circuit Judge:

The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (IOMM & P) and members of the Inland Boatman’s Union (the Petrich plaintiffs) appeal from judgment upholding an Alaska statute granting cost of living wage adjustments to resident, but not nonresident employees of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). The district judge held that AS 23.40.210 does not violate the Privileges and Immunities Clause, the right to travel, the Commerce Clause, or the Equal Protection Clause. We affirm.1

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Background

The State of Alaska owns and operates the Marine Highway System. AMHS…