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Despite protests, some workers thrilled by Shell oil rig in Seattle By Russ Bowen Published: May 19, 2015 at 10:22 PM PDT When the Polar Pioneer made her way into Elliott Bay, she did so with the help of tug boats. They are operated by what will add up to as many as 150 tug boat workers who could otherwise be sitting home waiting on work. "It's huge for the local economy," said Gail McCormick with the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific. The entire local Shell project will employ an estimated 415 people across the region, including workers in Port Angeles. "Not only does it help the Seattle economy for them to be here, it helps the whole state's economy because my guys live all over the state," McCormick said. It was a dramatic contrast last weekend. Protestors on the water showed their anger against Arctic drilling and Shell's presence in Seattle. The plethora of kayaks juxtaposed with the dozens of longshoremen working on board was striking. The outcry has been so strong that the Port of Seattle asked Secretary of State John Kerry to avoid Seattle for a speech Tuesday because the Port's hands were full. McCormick said those working around or above the protests aren't bothered by the added attention. "It may be a little bit of a nuisance, but I don't think that any of the guys let it bother them at all," he said. He added that is if Shell listens and does pull out, "a lot of them would be laid off." komonews.com

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