Unalaska, AK – The Unisea pollock fleet is on strike. The strike began over two weeks ago when the season opened on January 20. Captains from multiple boats, who prefer not to be named, say they began the strike because they are holding out for higher pay. The other major processors are offering a 36.5 percent cut of profits, but Unisea is only offering 36 percent. The captains say they just want to be treated fairly and be offered the same price as everyone else. One captain said it was fortunate that the fishing is starting so slowly this season because the striking boats aren't being hurt as badly, but if they weren't striking he would be out there looking for pollock right now. Boats from other plants have started fishing again. Though the fleet has gone on strike before, it has never been for this long. The Unisea Co-op is negotiating with the Unisea management in Seattle. Unisea president Terry Shaff could not be reached for comment.