The AFL-CIO issued the following news release on August 30. The report can be viewed here. New AFL-CIO Labor Day Report Finds Americans’ Freedom to Spend Time with Family Eroding A new Labor Day report unveiled today by the AFL-CIO shows that working people are working more and taking fewer…
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In the photo below, back row, from left: SIU VP Dean Corgey, Houston Police Officers Union President Ray Hunt, SIU Asst. VP Mike Russo and (front) Vincent Russo drop off relief supplies at police union headquarters. We’ll post information soon on how Seafarers may contribute to the relief efforts through…
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The SIU hall in Houston is closed today (Tuesday, August 29) but remains in good shape (not flooded at all). ### Share
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The National Maritime Center issued the following news release on August 28. Temporary Closure of REC Houston Regional Exam Center (REC) Houston will be closed until further notice. The REC has been affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey and will remain closed until public services are restored and it is safe…
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Please note that the SIU hall in Houston will be closed today – Monday, August 28. As of Monday morning, the hall had not suffered any flooding. # # # Share
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The following news release was issued by Pasha Hawaii on August 23. Pasha Hawaii Announces Construction of Two New Containerships at Keppel AmFELS to Serve Hawaii/Mainland Trade Lane Honolulu, HI-based Pasha Hawaii has announced that two more ships will be joining its fleet which provides service to the Hawaii/Mainland trade…
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The following news release was issued by Crowley Maritime on August 22. Crowley to Deploy Powerful Tug Veteran in the Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach Crowley Marine Services is deploying the tugboat Veteran in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach to provide enhanced docking safety for all vessels,…
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The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on August 22. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams is crewed by SIU Government Services Division members. Navy Launches USNS Hershel 'Woody' Williams The Navy launched expeditionary sea base Hershel 'Woody' Williams (ESB 4) at the General Dynamics…
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The following news release was issued by the Navy News Service on August 21. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Millinocket is crewed by SIU Government Services mariners. Exercise Enhances Cooperative Maritime Security Efforts The 16th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training exercise, known as SEACAT, began today…
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SIU-contracted TOTE issued the following news release on August 17. It can be viewed here. TOTE Announces Plans to Establish New U.S. Mainland to Hawai’i Shipping Service TOTE announced today its intention to establish a new domestic shipping service to Hawai’i. The company is working with Philly Shipyard to construct…