The Department of Labor issued the following news release on March 30. Labor Secretary Perez’s statement on US Supreme Court ruling in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement on today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Friedrichs v. California…
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The following news release was issued by the Lexington Institute, a think tank based outside of Washington, D.C. The Lexington Institute’s self-described goal is “to inform, educate, and shape the public debate of national priorities in those areas that are of surpassing importance to the future success of democracy, such as…
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The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime on March 29. The release can also be viewed on their website here. Crowley Reaches Milestone with Setting of LNG Engine in New Ship Crowley Maritime Corporation reached another critical milestone with the recent setting of the main engine onto El…
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The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release: American Maritime Partnership Honors Sen. Mazie Hirono for Support of U.S. Maritime with ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award Honolulu, HI (March 29, 2016) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime…
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The commanding officer of the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) recently reiterated his strong support for the U.S. Merchant Marine and the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). Appearing March 15 before the House Armed Services Committee’s Readiness Subcommittee, Gen. Darren McDew made it clear his command depends on civilian mariners and…
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The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release on March 23, 2016. New US Department of Labor rule improves transparency for workers considering union representation WASHINGTON – Many characterize union organizing campaigns as debates between management and labor over the impact of unionization on businesses and workers. Today,…
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The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force, to which the SIU is affiliated, recently issued the following news release. To access it on the task force website, click HERE Senator Ron Johnson Named 2016 Great Lakes Legislator of the Year TOLEDO, OH – Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson (R) has been named…
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The AFL-CIO, of which the SIU is an affiliate, issued the following news release on March 17. AFL-CIO Urges Administration to Finalize Long-Overdue Worker Protections Silica, Overtime, Persuader and Fiduciary Rules Will Strengthen Protections for Working FamiliesFollowing the U.S. Department of Labor sending the much needed overtime rule to the…
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The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release: In Case You Missed It: Maritime Administration Chief and Coast Guard Commandant Stress Critical Need for Jones Act During Congressional Hearing Adm. Zukunft: ‘If you take the mariners away, what is the world…
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The following news release was issued by the National Maritime Center (NMC) on March 16. Images of the new design are available on the NMC website. New Merchant Mariner Credential Booklets The National Maritime Center (NMC) has been working with the Government Printing Office to refresh the Merchant Mariner Credential…