The following news release was issued by the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) on November 19. U.S. Senator Gary Peters 2021 Legislator of the Year U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) has recognized the tremendous work done by Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters for protecting and advancing the Great Lakes Navigation System. Senator…
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The following news release was issued by the Department of Transportation on November 9. The Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways While American ports are a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, outdated infrastructure and the COVID-19 pandemic have strained their capacity and jeopardized global supply chains. According to…
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The new waiver transparency process launched by the Biden Administration is great news for American workers. These steps are groundbreaking and long overdue. They promote accountability and will further bolster the Buy American Act. The SIU applauds this significant development, which we believe will help create and maintain good jobs…
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The Seafarers International Union enthusiastically applauds President Biden and Congress for enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act. This legislation is a massive victory for our country, and a credit to President Biden, Vice President Harris and the legislators who supported it. We are confident that, in addition to…
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From the American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated: American Maritime Partnership Statement on President’s Infrastructure Bill Signing WASHINGTON – Today, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s signing of the bipartisan transportation infrastructure bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives…
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The following news release was issued by Crowley Maritime on November 11. It can be viewed here. Crowley Honored with HIRE Vets Medallion Award U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh has recognized Crowley as a recipient of the Platinum 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a ceremony held Wednesday,…
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The Defense Department has issued the following news item. The new ship’s crew will include members of the SIU Government Services Division. Navy to Christen Future USNS Apalachicola NOV. 12, 2021 – The Navy will christen its thirteenth Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport, the future USNS Apalachicola (T-EPF 13), during a…
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Report: Industry ‘Helping to Rebuild Middle Class’ Click HERE for the report Click HERE for a related statement A new report “illustrates how America’s biofuel industry is growing union jobs and helping to rebuild the middle class,” according to backers in the renewable energy sector. In a joint statement from…
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From the White House: November 09, 2021 • Statements and Releases While American ports are a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, outdated infrastructure and the COVID-19 pandemic have strained their capacity and jeopardized global supply chains. According to the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure Report issued by the American Society…
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Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and a path forward on the Build Back Better Act: Victories like this are why we campaigned so hard for President Biden. Finally, at long last, infrastructure week is really here. Today’s final passage…