The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on March 13. Pennsylvania’s 18th District Proves Path to Power Runs Through the Labor Movement Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on union members propelling Conor Lamb to victory in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District:Congratulations to Rep.-elect Conor…
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The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) issued the following news release on March 9. The SIU is an affiliate of AMP. ICYMI: Military and Transportation Leaders Highlight Importance of American Mariners and Jones Act During House Armed Forces Subcommittee Hearing The House Armed Forces Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and…
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The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO issued the following news release on March 3. MTD Executive Board Focuses on Jones Act During Meeting March 8-9 The Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO will focus on efforts to promote and strengthen the Jones Act - the nation's freight…
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on February 26. It can also be viewed here. Phase 1 of TOTE Maritime Conversion to LNG Complete LNG tanks and critical engine updates completed during initial phase of four year process TOTE Maritime Alaska has completed the first of four conversion…
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Seafarers-contracted Crowley Maritime has issued the following news release, dated February 27, 2018. It’s available on the company’s website HERE Crowley Carries Bridge Sections and Oversized Drill to Puerto Rico in Support of Roadway Reconstruction Crowley Maritime Corporation’s logistics group is transporting multiple bridges in sections to Puerto Rico to…
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General Dynamics NASSCO issued the following news release on February 22. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams will be crewed by SIU Government Services mariners. General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers New Expeditionary Sea Base to United States Navy On February 22, 2018, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the…
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The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on February 22. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Mercy and the USNS Fall River are both crewed by SIU Government Services mariners. Pacific Partnership Mission Prepares to Enhance Disaster Response Cooperation, Strengthen Ties in Indo-Asia-Pacific The U.S. Navy will join…
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The American Maritime Partnership, of which the SIU is an affiliate, issued the following news release on February 22. Military to Maritime Program Advances Administration and Congressional Call for Veterans’ Jobs and Strong Commercial Mariner Force The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced the…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on February 20. The SIU is affiliated with the ITF. Global public transport activists take message to Mayor of London Over 120 activists from more than 60 unions in around 40 countries are going to City Hall, London, to…
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SIU-Contracted Pasha Hawaii issued the following news release on February 15. Pasha Hawaii Concludes Deployment of Horizon Spirit In Support of Puerto Rico Carriers’ Hurricane Relief Efforts Ship sets world record for the largest single commodity shipment on a containership, delivering over 800 containers filled with over 15 million bottles…