The International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news item. SIU President David Heindel, quoted in the release, serves as Chair of the ITF Seafarers' Section. 4 December 2023, Santiago – The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), the democratic, global union federation of over…
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The office of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) has issued the following news item. NY Waterway, mentioned in the article, is an SIU-contracted company. Booker Announces $13M for New Jersey Ferry Operations Improvements November 29, 2023 NEWARK, N.J. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced $13 million in…
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SIU members, pensioners and their families are reminded that the Seafarers Plans, with assistance from the union, is conducting a series of benefits conferences at numerous hiring halls. The conferences began this past summer. The remaining schedule is as follows: Jersey City: Thursday, Nov. 30 (10 a.m.) Wilmington: Tuesday, Jan.…
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From the International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated: ITF’s 'Nowhere to Hide' Campaign shines a light on wage theft on the Australian coast The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has re-launched its ‘Nowhere to Hide’ campaign this week in Melbourne, Australia, and commenced a fresh week…
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From the Maritime Trades Department: Norfolk PMC Hosts 2 Virginia Elected Officials US Rep Bobby Scott (center) and IBEW Intl Rep Neil Grey listen to a comment from IUPAT’s Roxy Mejia. The Hampton Roads Ports Maritime Council conducted its first meeting since the pandemic, welcoming two Virginia elected officials to…
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20
The November membership meeting at the hiring hall in Tacoma, Washington, has been rescheduled and will take place Monday, November 27 at 10:30 a.m. The hall is located at 3411 South Union Avenue, telephone (253) 272-7774. ###
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The Maritime Administration and other agencies have posted the following joint advisory. It's available on the MARAD website HERE. U.S. Maritime Alert 2023-005A Threat Type: Hijacking Geographic Area: Red Sea The Bahamian flagged M/V GALAXY LEADER was hijacked approximately 50 miles west of Hodeida, Yemen in the Red Sea on…
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The following news item was posted earlier this week by the Transportation Institute. President Biden's proclamation about the week is available HERE. Transportation Institute Joins with Seafarers International Union to Hold National Apprenticeship Week Career Open Houses Apprenticeship program open houses to be held across the country to help kickstart…
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The following news post was written by Eleanor Prohaska, 21st Theatre Sustainment Command. The M/V Cape Wrath is crewed by SIU mariners and operated by SIU-contracted Crowley. 21st TSC, 839th Transportation Battalion and “Rakkasans” project power through the Port of Livorno The MV Cape Wrath made a bold statement when…
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Four apprentices from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) collectively played an important role in this year’s Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Xavier Roberts, Caleb Estrada, Orlando Quirantes, Emma DiGennaro With President Biden in attendance…