The following statement, dated June 12, 2020, has been issued by the United Nations and is available on the agency's website HERE Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the repatriation of seafarers The Secretary-General is concerned about the growing humanitarian and safety crisis facing seafarers around the…
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Some SIU members soon may receive an email from the U.S. Coast Guard pertaining to a survey. The agency's announcement, dated June 11, appears below and is available on the Coast Guard website HERE Able Seaman and Lifeboatman Surveys The Coast Guard is seeking input from mariners who hold Merchant…
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U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) released the following news item on June 4. His remarks are published in the Congressional Record. Rep. Garamendi Issues Statement on Jones Act 100th Anniversary Tomorrow, June 5, marks the 100th anniversary of the Jones Act, our nation’s federal law guaranteeing a fleet of U.S.-built,…
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The following news release was issued by the AFL-CIO: AFL-CIO General Board Recommends Police Reform, Calls for Defense Secretary, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and President of Minneapolis Police Union to Resign (Washington, D.C., June 9, 2020)—Today, the General Board of the AFL-CIO adopted a comprehensive set of recommendations…
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LARSEN: A CENTURY LATER, JONES ACT STILL VITAL TO WASHINGTON'S MARITIME ECONOMY, JOBS AND NATIONAL SECURITY The following statement was released June 5 by the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington): One hundred years ago this week, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Merchant Marine Act into law. Named for…
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The following information was released by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: CHAIRS DEFAZIO, MALONEY CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF THE JONES ACT AND ITS ROLE ENHANCING NATIONAL SECURITY AND PROTECTING U.S. MARITIME JOBS Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and…
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The following news release was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on June 4. COVID-19 – Mariner Credentials Extension of Merchant Mariner Credential Endorsements, Medical Certificates and Course Approvals This MSIB updates guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals, and the action being taken by the Coast Guard…
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Last week, the union announced that the hiring halls will reopen on June 15, with numerous safeguards. One of those precautions is pre-entry questionnaire that’s now available in PDF format HERE. Members should bring the completed questionnaire with them when arriving at a hall. ###
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Editor's note: The questionnaire mentioned in the original post below is now available HERE, in PDF format Safety remains at the forefront as the SIU announces the reopening of its hiring halls beginning June 15 (a Monday). Pandemic-related modifications have been made at the halls, including extensive cleanings, installation of…
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American Maritime Workers Celebrated on Centennial of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act Heroes of the American Maritime Industry Continue to Strengthen American Sovereignty and Security The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, joins military and defense leaders, Administration officials, bipartisan members of Congress from every state,…