The Office of Representative John Garamendi (D-California) issued the following news release on September 28. It can also be viewed here. Reps. Hunter and Garamendi Raise Concerns Over the Trump Administration’s Decision to Waive the Jones Act Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) and John Garamendi (D-CA), Chairman and Ranking Member respectively…
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The following remarks were delivered today in the U.S. House of Representatives. Thank you, Chairman Hunter, Ranking Member Garamendi and members of the subcommittee for allowing me to testify today. My name is Brian Schoeneman, legislative director for the Seafarers International Union. I am here today on behalf of sea-going…
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Jones Act Fleet Plays Vital Role in Puerto Rico Relief; AMP Sets Record Straight on Jones Act (9/27) The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release, dated Sept. 27, 2017. Domestic Maritime Fleet Responds with Dedicated Relief to Puerto Rico WASHINGTON –…
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The International Trasport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on September 13. The SIU is an ITF affiliate. Australian Government Wants To Kill Off Cabotage And Must Be Stopped The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says the conservative Australian Government is again trying to kill off cabotage by…
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22
Seafarers-contracted Crowley Maritime has issued the following news release: Crowley Establishes Flow of Relief Cargo into Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria (SAN JUAN, P.R.; Sept. 22, 2017) – Crowley Maritime Corp. announced today that it has already established a flow of relief cargo into San Juan, Puerto Rico, following…
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Please be advised the SIU hall in Puerto Rico is closed until further notice. Any member that ships from that hall can register through Manpower as long as their credentials are in order. Any member who is reclaiming a job and is properly registered in Puerto Rico can be shipped…
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced two separate operating contracts covering a total of 11 ships – and the upshot for the SIU is additional jobs. On Sept. 18, the DOD reported that Seafarers-contracted U.S. Marine Management will operate seven Bob Hope-class ships. Those vessels are the…
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The office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) issued the following news item on Sept. 15. Garamendi Receives the Navy League of the United States’ Vincent T. Hirsch Award for his Dedication to the American Maritime Industry VALLEJO, CA –Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), Ranking…
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SIU members who are enrolled in the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP) and who have suffered losses due to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma or Maria now have the option to withdraw a portion of their account balance. SMPPP trustees approved this option for hardship withdrawals after learning about the…
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SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on September 14. Crowley Jones Act Vessels Loaded with Fuel for Hurricane Stricken Locales Over 135 Million Gallons Ready for Discharge Crowley Maritime Corp. announced today that it has dispatched 18 company owned and/or operated Jones Act petroleum vessels to discharge gasoline…