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…
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A PDF version of the following news release from the American Merchant Marine Veterans is available HERE. A PDF flyer with more information about the ceremony and the AMMV is available HERE. Serving America in Peace and War PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2023 Historic Honors for…
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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: Houston: Monday, Nov. 13 New Orleans: Tuesday, Nov. 14 Mobile:…
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From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: AFL-CIO Mobilization Key to Beshear’s Re-election in Kentucky and Pivotal Wins in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Other States Never bet against America’s workers. Tuesday night’s results showed the power working people have in electing pro-worker candidates, up and down…
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The U.S. Transportation Command has issued the following news item, which mentions the agency presenting an award to SIU President Emeritus Michael Sacco. SIU President David Heindel accepted the award on Sacco's behalf. SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, the labor representative on the U.S. Transportation Command’s Sealift Executive Working…
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler: Executive Order Lays Foundation for Substantive Worker Engagement on AI Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the Biden–Harris administration’s executive order on artificial intelligence: Today, the Biden–Harris administration reaffirmed its commitment…
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The Department of Defense has issued the following news item. The vessel's crew will include members of the SIU Government Services Division. Navy to Christen and Launch Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy Oct. 27, 2023 The Navy will christen and launch the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208)…
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The following advisory was issued by the Maritime Administration on October 26. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2023-014Threat Type: Regional ConflictGeographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Sea Reference: None Issue: In light of current tensions and hostilities in the Eastern Mediterranean, there is an increased risk to commercial vessels operating in the region. Guidance:…
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The following news post was issued by the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, on October 26. AFL-CIO: NLRB Final Joint–Employer Rule a Long Overdue Win for Working People Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the NLRB’s final joint–employer rule: The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) final joint–employer…