The hiring hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was closed on Monday, September 19 due to Hurricane Fiona – but the hall reopened Tuesday morning, September 20. As of this writing, the hall does have power but is without potable water. ###
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The following news release was issued by the Maritime Administration on September 16. MARAD Announces New Initiatives to Support Cargo Preference Compliance The U.S. commercial shipping industry is critical to our economy and national security, and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is focused on sustaining and growing American shipping capacity. This…
Sep
19
The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Crowley on September 19. Crowley and Eastern Pacific Shipping Partner with Long-term Charters for Four LNG-Fueled Containership Newbuilds The latest generation 1,400-TEU quartet reflects both organizations’ commitment to the industry’s clean energy transition U.S. shipping and logistics company Crowley has awarded Singapore-based…
Sep
07
In order to ensure that participants have access to the latest and most efficient insulin monitoring and delivery systems, effective June 1, 2022 the Trustees approved covering new insulin delivery systems as a part of the prescription benefits under the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP). These devices differ from traditional…
Sep
07
From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: MLBPA joins AFL-CIO with goal of helping strengthen labor movement WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 7 – The Major League Baseball Players Association announced today that it is formally affiliating with the AFL-CIO with a goal of supporting the efforts and strengthening the…
Sep
06
A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2022 September 2, 2022 American workers have built our communities, laid the foundation for our democracy, and powered the engine of our prosperity. From the factory hands who forged an Arsenal of Democracy and helped beat back fascism during World War II, to the immigrants who…