Feb 26
The U.S. Navy has issued the following news release, dated Feb. 26, 2019, and accompanying photo. Members of the SIU Government Services Division sail aboard the USNS Medgar Evers. To access the release on the Navy website, click HERE USNS Medgar Evers Deploys to U.S. Sixth Fleet NORFOLK, Va. (NNS)…
Feb 25
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) recently wrote the following column for the Houma Courier. It’s available on his website HERE and on the Courier site HERE in addition to being posted below. Maritime Workers Critical for Energy and Security By Republican Whip Steve Scalise This year, yet again, southeast Louisiana…
Feb 23
SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime has issued the following news release and accompanying photos. Crowley Christens LNG-Powered Ship MV Taíno in Puerto Rico, Heralding New Era of World-Class Supply Chain Service (SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico; Feb. 22, 2019) – Crowley Maritime Corp. christened the U.S.-flag combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ship…
Feb 18
As the SIU continues to stand up for the Jones Act, we’re asking rank-and-file members to participate in a national email campaign that is quick, easy and important. The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, has created a web portal (linked below) that allows individuals to…
Feb 15
The following news release was issued by the Maritime Administration on February 14. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2019-004 Threat Type: Naval Activity Geographic Area: Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2018-012 1. Reference: None 2. Issue: Multiple countries routinely…
Feb 15
The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO - to which the SIU is affiliated - issued the following news post on February 15. MTD Executive Board Gathers near Orlando For Annual Meeting February 21 & 22 The Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO will emphasize its support for…
Feb 12
The following news release has been issued by the office of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise. To access it on the congressman's website, click HERE For Immediate Release: February 12, 2019 Contact: Congressional Office of Whip Steve Scalise - 202-225-3015 Southeast Louisiana Leads Nation in American Maritime Jobs Louisiana’s Maritime Workers…
Feb 07
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has issued the following news release, also available on its website HERE. The full letter is linked at the bottom of the post. February 06, 2019 Transportation and Infrastructure Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Protect Jones Act Washington, D.C. – Today, leaders of…
Feb 05
The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education seeks applicants for the jobs described below. Contact information is included in the announcements. The school is located in Piney Point, Maryland. Engine Instructor (Upper Level License/Ship Chief Engineer) Duties for this position include adhering to the policies & procedures…
Jan 31
The following news release and photos have been issued by Crowley. The Seafarers-affiliated United Industrial Workers represents thousands of employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Crowley Helps Students in the U.S. Virgin Islands Get Back to Learning by Donating Delivery of School Supplies (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Jan. 31, 2019) – Crowley…
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