Utahns tempted to journey to Alaska in hope of obtaining lucrative work on the trans-Alaska pipeline would be advised to investigate- carefully before making the jaunt. What awaits many of the people going to Alaska is high unemployment. few job opportunities, and extremely high cost of living, not to mention very cold temperatures, according to the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. in Washington, D.C. D0n’t go unless you have a written, confirmed job offer. This would seem good advice under the Business Bureau warning. The word from the Bureau is that there aren’t even enough jobs for the people who live in Alaska now. In June the unemployment rate in that state was 8.6 per cent. Roughly one out of every twelve Alaskan workers is unemployed. The bureau’s statement of caution said the pipeline’s general contractor has an agreement with major labor unions calling for most jobs to be filled from labor union sources, regardless of whether the jobs are unskilled, semi-skilled or skilled. Dozens of construction companies under direct contract with the contractor are doing the work. These firms do the hiring for pipeline work through their collective bargaining agreements with unions. Preference is given to Alaskan residents. Alaska’s costofiliving is 20 to 35 per cent higher than the rest of the nation, claims the bureau, which says a plain hamburger can cost $2 to $3 and a milkshake up to $1.60 or $2.00. Rents are skyhigh also. If, in spite of these facts, you are still interested in an excursion to Alaska to find work, the Alaska Department of Labor suggests bringing Arctic clothing, at least $1000 for the first month’s expenses, and a round-trip plane ticket. Another caution: Job hunters planning to travel by car across Canada should have enough money to finance a return trip. Otherwise, they may be refused entry at a Canadian port of entry if Canadian non-immigrant requirements cannot be met.