The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release, dated Jan. 17. As noted in the last paragraph, additional information is available HERE MLC abandonment provisions coming into force: ITF comment The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is giving a warm welcome…
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The Untied Stated Coast Guard issued the following news release on January 13. It can also be viewed here. THIRD AND FINAL HEARING INTO LOSS OF SS EL FARO SCHEDULED The third and final Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation hearing has been scheduled to commence on Feb. 6, 2017, in Jacksonville.…
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Philly Shipyard issued the following news release on January 12. It can also be viewed here. Philly Shipyard Celebrates Keel Laying Milestone for Fourth Product Tanker for Kinder Morgan Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), held a ceremonial Keel Laying today for…
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The International Transportation Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on January 12. ITF applauds Canadian maritime workers' action day ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) leaders have spoken out in support of mass union actions later today in Canada to protect maritime workers’ jobs and skills. Workers and concerned…
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During her confirmation hearing Jan. 11 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Elaine L. Chao voiced strong support for the U.S. Merchant Marine and the Jones Act. A longtime backer of the American maritime industry, Secretary Chao – the Transportation Secretary designee – stated during the…
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on January 9. Following the news release, the text of the letter has been provided. AFL-CIO Tells Congress No Repeal Without Replace Today, as Congress debates the future of the Affordable Care Act, the AFL-CIO sent the…
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The AFL-CIO’s Department for Professional Employees has issued the following news release: SURVEY: Majority of Professionals Support Unionization at Work WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2016—A national survey of non-union professional employees finds a majority of professionals support the idea of union representation in their workplace. The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO…
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The AFL-CIO’s Department for Professional Employees has issued the following news release: SURVEY: Majority of Professionals Support Unionization at Work WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2016—A national survey of non-union professional employees finds a majority of professionals support the idea of union representation in their workplace. The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO…
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SIU-Contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on December 28. Crowley Government Services Group Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification Crowley Maritime Corp.’s government services group has achieved worldwide ISO/IEC 27001:2013 information security certification for enhancements made to the security of accessing, transmitting, processing and storing covered defense information related to…
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New Tonnage Every Month Punctuates Year of Remembrance The year 2016 saw an abundance of new, SIU-contracted tonnage enter the American-flag fleet, signaling job security for Seafarers. Every month of 2016, at least one vessel was either christened, delivered or reflagged under the Stars and Stripes. Most of them are…