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Contract news (10/17)

The union’s contracts department is reporting wage increases and other gains for members at a number of SIU-contracted companies. Seafarers employed by Dyn Marine will receive a three percent increase in total labor costs (wages, vacation benefits, etc.), retroactive to Sept. 17, 2003. Seafarers sailing aboard the Maersk Rhode Island also will receive a three percent increase in total labor costs, retroactive to Sept. 1, 2003. Members employed on Maritrans tankers will receive a three percent increase in total labor costs, retroactive to June 1, 2003. And, SIU members employed aboard Sealift, Inc.’s Bennett and Merlin are scheduled to receive a three percent increase in total labor costs retroactive to Oct. 1, 2003.