The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news post on August 29. AFL-CIO Holds Million-Member Tele-Town Hall The AFL-CIO today hosted a million-member tele-town hall, bringing together union members across the country to talk about the powerful and growing energy of the labor movement. Led by…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on August 30. ITF statement: ITF joins Global Deal The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has formally joined the Global Deal partnership. The Global Deal encourages governments, businesses, unions and other organizations to make commitments to enhance social dialogue.…
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The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO - to which the SIU is affiliated - issued the following news release on August 28. It can also be viewed here. Affiliates Praise Federal Judge’s Rejection of Anti-Union Executive Orders MTD affiliates joined with other unions in supporting the decision reached by U.S.…
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The Lake Carriers' Association issued the following news release on August 21. U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Steady Again in July U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.8 million tons of cargo in July, a virtual tie with a year ago. The July float was, however, 6.4 percent below the…
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SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on August 20. The tugs involved in the tow-out were crewed by SIU members. Crowley Successfully Supports Appomattox Platform Tow-Out in the U.S. Gulf Crowley Maritime Corp.’s SOLUTIONS has successfully and safely delivered Shell’s Appomattox semi-submersible Floating Production System (FPS) to the open waters of…
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The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on August 20. War-Vet Congressman Reaffirms Support for Jones Act U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter (R-CA) wrote a column printed in a California newspaper to renounce a recent study by the Cato Institute that…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on August 16. ITF report instigates call for investigation into awarding of ICTSI contract in Australia A new report launched today by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has prompted calls for both the Federal and Victorian governments to…
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The U.S. Maritime Administration has posted the following advisory. To access it directly on the agency’s website, click HERE U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2018-012 Threat Type: Naval Activity Geographic Area: Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman 1. Reference: None 2. Issue: Heightened awareness of naval exercises in the…
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The SIU-affiliated AFL-CIO issued the following news releases on August 7. Statement from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the defeat of Missouri’s Prop. A: Missouri is the latest sign of a true groundswell, and working people are just getting started. The defeat of this poisonous anti-worker legislation is a victory…
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The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. issued the following news release on July 31. Gunderson Marine and Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. Announce Major New Vessel Build Gunderson Marine LLC ("Gunderson Marine"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX), announced today that it has signed a binding contract with Overseas…