In taking one last look back at 2018 before we dive into the New Year, our union has much to be proud of. We welcomed new ships into the SIU-contracted fleet. We secured new and improved benefits, along with industry-leading contracts. We opened a new hiring hall in Puerto Rico, and we also helped our…

The commanding officer of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) recently voiced a strong vote of confidence in the dependability of U.S. Merchant Mariners. Rear Adm. Dew Mewbourne, posting Nov. 1 on his “Commander’s Blog,” said, “In some war planning room right now, there is a potential adversary weighing their odds of victory in a…

A number of Seafarers-contracted companies earned accolades at a recent Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) event. The CSA on Nov. 7 hosted its annual environmental achievement awards dinner in Washington, D.C. Among the vessel and tug operators recognized were SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Company, Crescent Towing, Crowley Maritime and several of its subsidiaries, E.N. Bisso…