As the SIU continues to stand up for the Jones Act, we’re asking rank-and-file members to participate in a national email campaign that is quick, easy and important. The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, has created a web portal (linked below) that allows individuals to enter their name, address and…

The following news release was issued by the Maritime Administration on February 14. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2019-004 Threat Type: Naval Activity Geographic Area: Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2018-012 1. Reference: None 2. Issue: Multiple countries routinely conduct naval exercises and operations…

The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO - to which the SIU is affiliated - issued the following news post on February 15. MTD Executive Board Gathers near Orlando For Annual Meeting February 21 & 22 The Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO will emphasize its support for the Jones Act, the Maritime…