Aug
13
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Dear Pensioner, This notice is to inform you about a recent action taken by the trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan which could benefit you. The pension plan’s records indicate that you are receiving a monthly pension benefit and that you may be eligible to take advantage of this recent…
Aug
09
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Aug. 9 issued the following “memorandum for all Department of Defense employees.” It's available on the DOD website HERE. As many of you know, President Biden asked me to consider how and when we might add the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…
Aug
05
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The labor movement has lost a tremendous leader, and I have lost a great friend. Rich and I worked together for decades, going back to the 1970s, when we were involved in labor disputes in Missouri, Kentucky and Illinois. Throughout his entire career, no one worked harder for America’s working…
Aug
02
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An arbitrator on July 30 ruled in favor of the American Maritime Association’s (AMA) insistence that they can require all mariners sailing aboard the companies’ respective vessels be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The SIU challenged the AMA’s mandate by demanding expedited arbitration, primarily because they unilaterally imposed it rather than…
Aug
01
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Former Port Agent Crespo is Union’s Newest Assistant VP The union’s executive board has announced the appointments of two longtime officials to new positions following the recent retirement of SIU Vice President Government Services Kate Hunt. Nicholas Celona succeeds Hunt as vice president, while Amancio Crespo fills Celona’s former spot…
Aug
01
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The maritime industry proved a natural fit for Kathleen “Kate” Hunt, but that doesn’t mean her career was easy. She played pioneering roles along the way, including service as the first female patrolman for the National Maritime Union (NMU) and the first female member of the SIU executive board. She…
Jul
28
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The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime on July 28. MARAD Awards Vessel Acquisition Management Contract to Crowley Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Solutions business unit has been awarded a multi-year, $638 million contract for Vessel Acquisition Management (VAM) by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). Crowley’s strategic acquisition and…
Jul
27
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Mississippi’s State House and State Senate recently adopted pro-Jones Act resolutions. The statements are basically identical and read as follows: WHEREAS, Mississippi’s access to over 1,000 miles of the Mississippi River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway makes it a critical hub in the nation’s transportation system; and WHEREAS,…
Jul
27
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From the International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated. David Heindel, extensively quoted in the article, serves as secretary-treasurer of the SIU in addition to his roles with the ITF. Mauritius government must release Wakashio crew held for a year without charge The ITF is calling for…
Jul
26
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Please see the flyer posted below (PDF version available HERE) for information on COVID-19 vaccination availability at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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