Kutis Funeral Home has posted an obituary of SIU President Emeritus Micael Sacco HERE. As noted in their write-up (which includes details about the upcoming visitation and funeral), the family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tony Sacco Memorial Scholarship Fund-Charleston Port &…
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From the International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated: The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Seafarers International Union (SIU) Emeritus President Mike Sacco, a towering figure in the global maritime labour movement. His passing is a profound loss for the SIU, the ITF,…
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Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on the passing of former Seafarers International Union (SIU) President Michael Sacco: The AFL-CIO mourns the passing of our brother and friend Michael Sacco, the longest-serving president in the history of the Seafarers International Union (SIU) and a beloved…
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Seafarers International Union President Emeritus Michael Sacco died Dec. 28 in St. Louis, surrounded by family members. He was 86 years old and passed away from natural causes. Mike was the longest-serving president in SIU history, having led the organization from 1988 until his retirement in February 2023 (a period…
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The SIU helped spearhead inclusion of two potentially crucial pro-maritime components of the newly enacted National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). One of those statutes will reduce – by 50 percent – the sea-time requirements for qualifying for an AB endorsement. This change took effect immediately upon President Biden signing the…
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The U.S. Maritime Administration has posted the following advisory. For a list of the agency's active advisories (including this one), visit the MARAD website HERE. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2023-015 Subject: Overview of the U.S. Maritime Advisory System Geographic Area: Global This advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2023-007 Issue: This Advisory…
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From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: Surge in Workplace Fatalities is Alarming, Unacceptable New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show the tragedy many families face due to a surge in both the number and rate of workplace deaths: In 2022, 5,486 people in the…
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Note to SIU members: The union remains actively involved in discussions with U.S. military, government and business leaders as we collectively focus on maintaining safety at sea (including meetings that helped lead to the launch of Operation Prosperity Guardian). Seafarers are strongly advised to follow the protocols issued to your…
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The following news item has been issued by the office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California). As noted in the release, the SIU supports the legislation. Wicker, Casey, Garamendi, Wittman Introduce Legislation that Prioritizes U.S. Ship Production and Energy Exports Press Release WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member…
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The White House has posted the following news items: Statement from President Joe Biden on Project Labor Agreements Final Rule We must do everything we can to build a better America. Today, my Administration is marking another major step that will benefit American workers, communities, the economy, and our government. For the…