Seafarers are asked to consider participating in an anonymous survey (“Mariner Mental Health Needs during COVID-19”) conducted by the University of Washington. As noted on the landing page: “Results from this survey will be used by federal agencies, vessel owners/operators, mariner unions, maritime training institutions, seafarer welfare organizations and MTS…
Jan
29
Jan
28
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted the following information. For a PDF version, click HERE. To access the COVID-19 section of the CDC website, click HERE You can help stop the pandemic by getting a COVID-19 vaccine. To stop this pandemic, we need to use all…
Jan
26
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has posted the following news item. The SIU is an MTD affiliate; SIU President Michael Sacco also serves as MTD president. PRESIDENT BIDEN SPECIFIES JONES ACT IN ‘BUY AMERICAN’ EXECUTIVE ORDER Only in office for six days, President Joe Biden confirmed his career-long support for…
Jan
26
From the International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated. (Click HERE to access the release on the ITF website.) ITF PRESS RELEASE Neptune Declaration resets expectation, accountability on maritime industry to act to end crew change crisis 26 January 2021 A new global pledge signed by over…
Jan
25
The following news release was issued by the American Maritime Partnership on January 25. American Maritime Leaders Applaud Biden Administration for Prioritizing Support of the Jones Act in “Buy American” Executive Order Jones Act Supports 650,000 American Jobs Throughout Every State & Territory WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP),…
Jan
25
The White House has posted the following news item, available on their website HERE The statement includes this paragraph about America's freight cabotage law: "Reiterates the President’s strong support for the Jones Act. The President will continue to be a strong advocate for the Jones Act and its mandate that…
Jan
22
The hiring hall in Tacoma, Washington, is closed until further notice due to a nearby water-main break. We'll post an update ASAP. ###
Jan
22
From the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO: Appearing before the Senate Commerce Committee on January 21, U.S. Transportation Secretary Designee Pete Buttigieg stated, “Yes, I share your support for the Jones Act.” The Biden-appointee was responding to a question from Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) regarding the nation’s freight cabotage law. “Sometimes…
Jan
22
The latest annual report on union membership from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has been published. Here are some reactions from (in order) the Economic Policy Institute, the AFL-CIO, and the Department of Professional Employees. Unionization rates rose in 2020 because a smaller share of union workers lost their…
Jan
21
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued the following news item: U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Biden Appointees Ready to Work on Behalf of the American People Thursday, January 21, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden Administration announced key members of its U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) leadership, many of…