Top Stories from the Seafarers Log
(SIU's Monthly Newspaper / August 2014)
President's Column
SIU President Michael Sacco says current events and history both strongly reinforce the need for a viable U.S. Merchant Marine.
Cape Ray Continues International Mission
The SIU-crewed Cape Ray is helping dispose of materials from Syria's chemical stockpile.
Ex-Im Fight Continues
American Maritime labor is continuing its vigorous push to spur congressional reauthorization of the United States Export-Import Bank, and many others also have recently voiced support.
The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO, represents professional United States merchant mariners sailing aboard U.S.-flag
vessels in the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland trades.
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- Garamendi, Hunter Again Step Up for Maritime (7/31)
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Senator Warner Backs Ex-Im Reauthorization (7/29)
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Trumka: Social Security, Medicare Reports 'Good News for All Americans' (7/29)
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