Last week, the union announced that the hiring halls will reopen on June 15, with numerous safeguards. One of those precautions is pre-entry questionnaire that’s now available in PDF format HERE. Members should bring the completed questionnaire with them when arriving at a hall. ###
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Editor's note: The questionnaire mentioned in the original post below is now available HERE, in PDF format Safety remains at the forefront as the SIU announces the reopening of its hiring halls beginning June 15 (a Monday). Pandemic-related modifications have been made at the halls, including extensive cleanings, installation of…
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American Maritime Workers Celebrated on Centennial of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act Heroes of the American Maritime Industry Continue to Strengthen American Sovereignty and Security The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, joins military and defense leaders, Administration officials, bipartisan members of Congress from every state,…
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The following news release was issued by the AFL-CIO on June 1. Trumka on AFL-CIO Building and Justice for George Floyd Statement from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the events of the weekend: My heart is heavy at the events of the past few days. I watched the video of…
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June 5 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Within this important legislation is the language that governs America's waterborne freight cabotage – the Jones Act. Named for the bill's primary sponsor – U.S. Senator Wesley Jones (R-Washington) – the Jones Act simply…