The union has received a notice from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) that the agency is ready to begin negotiations over Civil Marine Personnel Instruction Section 610. This section discusses hours of work, work rules, overtime and penalty pay provisions.The union is reviewing the proposal and preparing questions for APMC negotiators. After the responses are reviewed, the union will submit proposals and negotiations will begin.
The SIU will keep CIVMARS up-to-date on this process via the LOG, e-mail messages to the vessels and ship visits. Questions regarding this process may be sent to your union representatives or e-mailed to civmarsupport@seafarers.org
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