Three members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke Oct. 19 at the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) convention in St. Louis, and each pledged to continue standing up for the Jones Act. But those representatives also put some of the onus on delegates and guests to reach out to other…
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The coalition USA Maritime, to which the SIU is affiliated, recently issued the following statement. It’s available on the USA Maritime website HERE As noted in the statement (dated Oct. 25), government data firmly shows that hiring Americans to ship Food for Peace cargoes adds only one percent to…
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The Texas Gulf Coast AFL-CIO issued the following news release on October 27. Seafarers International Union Unveil Documentary Featuring Burmese-American Shwe Aung On Sunday afternoon, The Seafarers International Union, in conjunction with sponsors that include the Texas AFL-CIO and the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, will unveil a documentary…
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on October 26. TOTE Maritime Playing Critical Role in Delivery of Relief Goods to Puerto Rico TOTE Maritime, through its partnerships with diverse organizations and individuals such as Monica Puig and the American Red Cross, is playing a leading role in the…
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The National Maritime Center issued the following news release on October 20. Release of HOMEPORT 2.0 On October 17, 2017, HOMEPORT 2.0 was launched. HOMEPORT has a different user interface but much of the same information is available. The update did not affect the Merchant Mariner Sea Service Renewal Calculator…
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The head of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently voiced his unwavering support for the U.S. Merchant Marine and the laws and programs that keep it viable. U.S. Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby spoke Oct. 20 at the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) convention in St. Louis. The MTD is a…
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The following news release was issued by the AFL-CIO on October 22. It can also be viewed here. AFL-CIO Elects Top Officers at 2017 Convention in St. Louis Trumka, Shuler, Gebre Unanimously Re-elected Today, delegates to the AFL-CIO 28th Constitutional Convention in St. Louis elected Richard Trumka (UMWA) as president,…
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SIU-contracted Pasha Hawaii issued the following news release on October 16. Pasha Hawaii to Support Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts with the Deployment of the Jones Act Vessel Horizon Spirit Honolulu, HI-based Pasha Hawaii has announced that it will be providing the U.S. Jones Act vessel Horizon Spirit to ship…
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The phone lines to the SIU hall in Houston have been restored. Please resume using the land-line phone number when attempting to contact the hall, at 713-659-5152. # # # Share
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The U.S. Navy Public Affairs Support Element East issued the following news release on October 15. Comfort Welcomes Newest Arrival The sound of two bells rang through the passageways of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the announcement passed over the ship’s one main circuit. “Sara…