The following news release was issued by the SIU-affiliated Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO on October 29. It can be viewed in full here. Biden, EPA Issue Billions in Clean Ports Grants; Workers to Benefit President Joe Biden made a major announcement today in the Port of Baltimore that…
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The United Seamen’s Service has issued the following news item. A separate release will be issued that features recipients of this year’s Honored Seafarer Awards. 55th ANNUAL USS ADMIRAL OF THE OCEAN SEA (AOTOS) AWARDS PRESENTED TO TIM NOLAN, AUGUSTIN ‘AUGIE’ TELLEZ AND DANIEL J. THOROGOOD Nearly 800 maritime industry…
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The following news item has been issued by the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force, to which the SIU is affiliated: U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell Receives Legislator of the Year Award Ann Arbor, MI (October 28, 2024) – On Monday, October 28, 2024, the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recognized…
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The National Labor Relations Board recently issued the following news item: Union Petitions Filed with NLRB Double Since FY 2021, Up 27% Since FY 2023 From October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board received 3,286 union election petitions, up 27% since FY 2023, when the…
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The following news release was issued by the National Maritime Center on October 23. Rejection of Incomplete Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Applications During Initial Screening The National Maritime Center (NMC) will begin rejecting incomplete merchant mariner credential (MMC) application submissions during initial screening beginning December 1, 2024. MMC application submissions…
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The following news item is from the Apostleship of the Sea: Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America commends U.S. Merchant Mariners and Jones Act Tanker Fleet in support of nation’s hurricane Relief and Response Efforts. The Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America…
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From the International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated. SIU President David Heindel, who also serves as Chair of the ITF Seafarers' Section, is quoted in the release, which is dated October 18. ‘Marrakech Policy’ sets bar for ITF to improve conditions for maritime workers The ITF’s…
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The SIU has a strong contingent at the International Transport Workers' Federation's 46th Global Congress, which is taking place in Marrakech, Morocco, and is scheduled to conclude on Oct. 19. During the gathering, SIU President David Heindel was reelected as Chair of the ITF Seafarers Section, as noted in the…
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The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued the following announcement. The policy letter mentioned in the announcement is available HERE (it's a 3-page PDF on the agency's website). Temporary Changes in Service Requirements for STCW Deck Rating Endorsements On October 8, 2024, the Coast Guard Office of Merchant…
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From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: AFL-CIO Honors the Legacy of Lilly Ledbetter AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement on the death of Lilly Ledbetter: Lilly Ledbetter will forever be remembered as a trailblazing activist whose fight for fairness in the workplace led to the…