President’s Column

Elections Past and Present Depending on where you live, you may be exhaling now that you’re not being swamped with off-year election ads, or you may not have noticed much about the races and ballot initiatives in other states that largely were decided Nov. 7. But no matter what, I feel reluctantly confident in saying…

Union Voters Power Election Wins

The off-year elections proved favorable for America’s working families. Among other gains, the Virginia legislature flipped to a pro-worker majority; Kentucky voters elected Democrat Andy Beshear as governor; and former state Rep. Sara Innamorato (D) won the election for Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) Executive. Innamorato “framed her campaign around those...‘left behind’ over the years,” Julian Routh…

SIU Crews Honored at NDTA Meeting

SIU members recently received accolades for their respective roles in three different rescues that took place earlier this year. Pictured from left are SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez, SIU President David Heindel, Bosun Paul Altenor and OSG President/CEO Sam Norton. Bosun Paul Altenor was one of three mariners who, on behalf of themselves and their…
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Commuter Ferry Ops Get Boost

The office of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) has issued the following news item. NY Waterway, mentioned in the article, is an SIU-contracted company. Booker Announces $13M for New Jersey Ferry Operations Improvements November 29, 2023 NEWARK, N.J. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced $13 million in grants through the Federal Transit…

Wilmington Conference Date Set; NJ Gathering Nov. 30

SIU members, pensioners and their families are reminded that the Seafarers Plans, with assistance from the union, is conducting a series of benefits conferences at numerous hiring halls. The conferences began this past summer. The remaining schedule is as follows: Jersey City: Thursday, Nov. 30 (10 a.m.) Wilmington: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 (10 a.m.) Fort…

‘Nowhere to Hide’ Campaign Begins

From the International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated: ITF’s 'Nowhere to Hide' Campaign shines a light on wage theft on the Australian coast The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has re-launched its ‘Nowhere to Hide’ campaign this week in Melbourne, Australia, and commenced a fresh week of action across Victorian, South…
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Important Notice to Seafarers Regarding Vaccines at CVS

Effective immediately, CVS retail stores are no longer in-network with Cigna for vaccine administration (including Covid-19 vaccines and boosters). This means that if you have any type of a vaccine at a CVS retail store, you will have a higher copayment. As confusing as it may sound, CVS MinuteClinics and CVS HealthHubs are still in-network. CVS MinuteClinics…

Updated COVID Policy for Paul Hall Center, Hiring Halls

Effective immediately, the COVID vaccine will no longer be a requirement to enter a hiring hall or to attend classes at the Paul Hall Center. Apprentices are, however, still required to be vaccinated in order to be assigned to apprentice positions. If anyone else is not fully vaccinated (meaning the original vaccines and any available…

Vaccination Records at Your Fingertips

The SIU has partnered with WellCheck to bring members a new way to keep your proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the ready - on your mobile device. By using the WellCheck app, SIU members can upload their vaccine cards using their smartphone, where the information listed will be verified by state medical databases. Once verified,…
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