Seafarers recently approved a number of first-rate contracts to take them into the new year and beyond. SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez credited the negotiating committees for outstanding work in presenting the membership with agreements that will enable them to maintain or improve on many of the benefits that are vital to providing a good quality of life both at sea and ashore.On Oct. 6, crew members employed aboard inland vessels operated by Allied Transportation, Inc. ratified a new three-year agreement. The contract provides for the continuation of top-of-the-line health benefits and wage increases over its duration. Additionally, crew members will maintain their pension credits for each day worked.
Mate Marty Marevy and Engineer James Woods, who sat on the negotiating committee, were pleased with the proposal they were able to bring to the membership for a vote.
Also in October, crew members working aboard inland vessels operated by Cape Fear Towing, Inc. unanimously ratified a new three-year pact.
Captains Eddie Green and Douglas McDonald and Mate Roy Honeycutt served on the negotiating committee. They came away with a contract that continues a high level of health coverage and pension credit for eligible crew members and offers across-the-board overtime rate increases.
A majority of crew members employed aboard USS Transport vessels ratified a new three-year agreement Oct. 25. In addition to wage and overtime boosts throughout the life of the pact, as well as excellent health and dental benefits, a section was added regarding transportation rates for travel of less than 200 miles.
Crew members of the Keystone Barge fleet were presented with a new five-year agreement, which they unanimously ratified Oct. 11. Chief among the provisions were wage and overtime increases in each year as well as an annual reimbursement for safety shoes for permanent and trip tour personnel.
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