The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, recently issued the following news item: ‘New NAFTA’ Deal is Far From Finished Statement from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): Despite today’s theatrics, the work of fixing NAFTA is far from over. As it…
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Largest Containership Built in U.S. is First of Four New Ships HONOLULU, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, today welcomed the first of four new ships being built for Matson that will be introduced in its Hawaii service over the next two years. Named in…
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A number of Seafarers-contracted companies earned accolades at a recent Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) event. The CSA on Nov. 7 hosted its annual environmental achievement awards dinner in Washington, D.C. Among the vessel and tug operators recognized were SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Company, Crescent Towing, Crowley Maritime and several…
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The Department of Defense issued the following news release on Nov. 8. To access it on the DOD website, click HERE The ship will be crewed by members of the SIU Government Services Division. Navy to Christen Expeditionary Fast Transport Puerto Rico The Navy will christen its newest Expeditionary Fast Transport,…
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The SIU-affiliated Maritime Trades Department (MTD) issued the following news release on November 5. SIU President Michael Sacco is also the President of the MTD. Sacco Thanks Affiliates and PMCs for Solidarity in Jones Act Fight MTD President Michael Sacco is thanking the department’s affiliates and Port Maritime Councils for…
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Seafarers-contracted Matson issued the following news release on October 31. Matson Takes Delivery Of First Aloha Class Vessel Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, today took delivery of the first of two new Aloha Class containerships built for Matson's Hawaii service at Philly Shipyard. Christened 'Daniel K. Inouye' in honor…
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Seafarers-contracted Matson issued the following news release on October 31. Matson Launches New U.S. Flag Marshall Islands Service Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has launched its new direct U.S. flag service between Honolulu and the Republic of the Marshall Islands ("RMI"), reducing cargo transit times…
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Seafarers and their families in Florida and North Carolina need your help. After the devastation of Hurricanes Michael and Florence, Floridians and Carolinians have seen flooding, rains, winds and severe destruction to their homes, possessions and livelihoods. The road to recovery for those affected, including many of our union brothers…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following communication on October 29. The SIU encourages all mariners to participate in the brief, anonymous survey at the link below. Yale University Survey on Seafarers’ Mental Health As you may know, the Seafarers' Section and ITF Seafarers' Trust has commissioned Yale University…
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The following news release was issued by Crowley Maritime on October 22. SIU Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez, Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Assistant Vice President Archie Ware were in attendance at the christening. Tellez was a featured speaker. Crowley Christens El Coquí, Heralding a New Era in…