The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has posted the following news item. To access the story on the MTD website, click HERE. PUGET SOUND PMC ENDORSES LABOR COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WORKERS DURING PANDEMIC CRISIS Even though physical distancing measures in place in the state of…
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The U.S. Navy has issued the following news release and accompanying photo, available on the Navy website HERE. The USNS Comfort's crew includes members of the SIU Government Services Division. Comfort Underway to Support City of New York NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Military Sealift Command hospital ship, USNS Comfort…
Mar
27
The following communication was sent March 27 by Seafarers-contracted American Steamship Company: ALL AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY VESSEL EMPLOYEES ARE RESTRICTED TO SHIP EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH APRIL 22, 2020. ONLY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE VESSEL’S OPERATION MAY BOARD COMPANY VESSELS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Once crew members arrive to their…
Mar
27
The following release was issued by the Maritime Administration. 1. Reference: U.S. Maritime Advisory 2019-013 2. Issue: Multiple instances of significant GPS interference have been reported worldwide in the maritime domain by vessels operating both inport and underway. This interference is resulting in lost or inaccurate GPS signals affecting bridge…
Mar
27
The following bulletin was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards…
Mar
25
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has posted the following news item. It's available on the MTD website HERE. The SIU is an affiliate of both the MTD and the American Maritime Partnership. U.S. MARITIME UNITED IN FACE OF ANOTHER JONES ACT ATTACK As America’s maritime unions stand united to protect…
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The U.S. Navy has posted the following news item and accompanying photo. To access it on the Navy website, click HERE. Both the USNS Mercy and its sister ship, the USNS Comfort, are crewed by members of the SIU Government Services Division. USNS Mercy Departs San Diego SAN DIEGO (NNS)…
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23
Dear SIU Brothers and Sisters: Thank you for your dedication, professionalism and patience as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Through your sacrifices and service, you are writing a significant chapter in SIU history. While the worst part of the pandemic is, obviously, loss of life, I think the…
Mar
20
The following communication has been issued by CIGNA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation to delay routine dental care. Additionally, state and local government agencies across the U.S. in addition to the American Dental Association have been advising dental practices to limit their services to emergency dental…
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Friday, March 20, 2020 In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the SIU and Seafarers Plans have taken or will take the following steps. Please keep in mind that – without exception – all of these measures are being done with your safety and well-being at the forefront. Like practically every…