From the Department for Professional Employees, to which the SIU is affiliated: WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 – The percentage of non-union professionals who want to form a union in their workplace increased to 65 percent in 2022, according to a survey commissioned by the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE).…
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The United Seamen's Service has issued the following news item. All four of the ships mentioned in the release carry SIU crews (the USNS Yuma is crewed by members of the union's Government Services Division). The Pacific Tracker is operated by TOTE Services; the Herodote by APL; and the Maersk…
Nov
09
From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: Working People Propel Pro-Worker Candidates in Key Races, Commit to Strengthening Organizing Wave that Is Reshaping America Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the 2022 midterm elections: While it may be days or weeks until every vote is counted and…
Nov
09
The following news release was issued by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) - to which the SIU is affiliated - on November 9. The full release can be viewed here. COP27: Shipping decarbonization action plan launched to upskill global seafaring workforce A new Action Plan, launched at COP 27 by…
Nov
03
The following news release was issued by the United Seamen's Service (USS) on November 3. Edward W. Aldridge, Harold J. Daggett and Eric P. Ebeling Receive Prestigious 53rd Annual USS Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards United Seamen’s Service’s 53rd annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards were presented…
Nov
03
Seafarers-contracted Matson, Inc. issued the following news release on November 2. Philly Shipyard also issued a press release, which can be found here. Matson, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Matson Navigation Company, Inc., a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has signed contracts with Philly Shipyard Inc. to build…
Nov
02
The passengers of the doomed craft. Seafarers once again answered the call on October 29, and those sailing aboard the National Glory aided in the rescue of seven adrift boaters off the coast of Cuba. At 1740, a small craft was spotted off the starboard side of the Intrepid Personnel…
Nov
01
SIU members played key roles in a recent mobilization supporting Cuban migrants on an overloaded boat in the Straits of Florida. Mariners from the Alliance Fairfax (operated by Maersk Line, Limited) provided medical assistance, water and general support for the 18 people aboard the small craft, beginning around 7 a.m.…
Oct
27
Effective immediately, the COVID vaccine will no longer be a requirement to enter a hiring hall or to attend classes at the Paul Hall Center. Apprentices are, however, still required to be vaccinated in order to be assigned to apprentice positions. If anyone else is not fully vaccinated (meaning the…
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26
The Seafarers International Union AGLIW 401(k) Plan previously utilized MassMutual as the recordkeeper, and will now use Empower Retirement starting on November 1st. Those currently enrolled in the Seafarers International Union AGLIW 401(k) Plan do not have to make any changes to their accounts, as the transition will automatically take…