From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: AFL-CIO Sports Council Celebrates MLBPA’s Minor League Players Union Campaign Launch (Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 2022)—The AFL-CIO Sports Council is excited to celebrate the launch of the Major League Baseball Players Association’s (MLBPA’s) historic campaign that will change the lives of…
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The following news item was issued by the Transportation Institute on Aug. 23: NEW EY Study: Jones Act Shipping – More Affordable and Reliable Delivery for Puerto Rico Comprehensive study indicates global shipping rates increased 27 times more than rates in the Caribbean in recent years WASHINGTON – Today, the…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item (and the photos). To access the release on the ITF website, click HERE. ITF inspectors recover USD$37.6m in unpaid wages for seafarers, despite Covid restrictions Last year, union ship inspectors recovered more…
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The Defense Department recently made separate announcements regarding vessel operating agreements won by two SIU-contracted companies. Ocean Shipholdings will operate the USNS Victorious, USNS Able, USNS Effective, USNS Loyal, USNS Impeccable and USNS Howard O. Lorenzen for up to five years (through October 2027). Crowley will continue operating the USNS…
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The following news release was issued by the Transportation Security Administration on August 10. It can also be viewed here. TSA launches new online Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) renewal process The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) to help support…
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The Coast Guard's National Maritime Center issued the following notice on August 8. Direct Submission of Medical Certificate Applications to the NMC The Coast Guard has an established option for submission of medical certificate applications (CG-719K and CG-719K/E forms). Mariners may submit medical certificate only applications directly to the National…
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news item on August 7: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on today’s Senate victory for working people: Today the Senate passed legislation that will transform the lives of working families at every level, and we urge the House of Representatives…
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Updated Course Features Cutting-Edge Equipment A popular course at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) has updated its curriculum and added new equipment that utilizes the latest technology in the reefer container industry. Benjamin Hernandez These changes signal major improvements to the school’s advanced refrigerated…
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The following news release was issued by the United Seamen’s Service on August 2. EDWARD W. ALDRIDGE, HAROLD J. DAGGETT AND ERIC P. EBELING TO RECEIVE 53rd ANNUAL USS ADMIRAL OF THE OCEAN SEA AWARDS The United Seamen’s Service 53rd annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards will be…
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The following news post was issued by Pasha Hawaii on July 28. Pasha Hawaii Announces Delivery of LNG-Fueled ‘Ohana Class Vessel ‘MV George III’ at Keppel AmFELS Hawaii-based Pasha Hawaii, together with Texas-based Keppel AmFELS, today proudly announced the delivery of the MV George III, the first Liquefied Natural Gas…