Seafarers-contracted Matson issued the following news release on October 31. Matson Takes Delivery Of First Aloha Class Vessel Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, today took delivery of the first of two new Aloha Class containerships built for Matson's Hawaii service at Philly Shipyard. Christened 'Daniel K. Inouye' in honor…
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Seafarers-contracted Matson issued the following news release on October 31. Matson Launches New U.S. Flag Marshall Islands Service Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has launched its new direct U.S. flag service between Honolulu and the Republic of the Marshall Islands ("RMI"), reducing cargo transit times…
Oct
29
Seafarers and their families in Florida and North Carolina need your help. After the devastation of Hurricanes Michael and Florence, Floridians and Carolinians have seen flooding, rains, winds and severe destruction to their homes, possessions and livelihoods. The road to recovery for those affected, including many of our union brothers…
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29
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following communication on October 29. The SIU encourages all mariners to participate in the brief, anonymous survey at the link below. Yale University Survey on Seafarers’ Mental Health As you may know, the Seafarers' Section and ITF Seafarers' Trust has commissioned Yale University…
Oct
22
The following news release was issued by Crowley Maritime on October 22. SIU Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez, Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Assistant Vice President Archie Ware were in attendance at the christening. Tellez was a featured speaker. Crowley Christens El Coquí, Heralding a New Era in…
Oct
18
The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is an affiliate, issued the following news release on October 18. AFL-CIO Launches Largest Digital Ad Campaign in Federation’s History Ads Will Reach More than 10 Million Voters in 15 States—Watch Here Three weeks before Election Day, the AFL-CIO has launched a massive digital…
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17
The National Maritime Center (NMC) issued the following news release on October 17. Credentials Lost Due to Hurricane Michael In accordance with Federal Regulations, duplicate Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were lost or destroyed as a result of Hurricane Michael or…
Oct
12
The following news release was issued by Military Sealift Command Far East. The ship is partially crewed by SIU Government Services Division members. Military Sealift Command’s USNS Wally Schirra Rescues Distressed Fishermen The crew of Military Sealift Command's fleet ordnance and dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) rescued…
Oct
09
The International Transport Workers’ Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, recently issued the following news release. David Heindel, chair of the federation’s Seafarers’ Section, also serves as secretary-treasurer of the SIU. ITF to sign ground-breaking agreement at 44th Congress on the future of work and training for workers The…
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05
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on October 5. Amazon’s Wage Rise Shows Pressure for Change from Workers The announcement that Amazon will raise wages in the USA and UK shows that the company’s workers are starting to win the argument for fair treatment. However,…