The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) issued the following news release on September 25. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New Report Finds 80% of the World’s Coastlines of United Nations Maritime States have Cabotage Laws Governing Maritime Transportation Comprehensive Study Provides Policymakers with Fact-Based Insights into Global Governance of Domestic Maritime…
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The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center issued the following news release on September 20. MMC Application Package Submission Guidelines Guidance is posted on the National Maritime Center (NMC) website to help mariners submit a complete and accurate Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) application package. These guidance documents are intended…
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The following news release was issued by the Lake Carriers' Association on September 18. U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Tops 10 Million Tons in August U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 10 million tons of cargo in August, a near repeat of a year ago. The August float was also…
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The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has posted the following news item. To access the article on the MTD website, click HERE. Canadian seafaring unions finalized an agreement with the Canadian government that secured cabotage rights for Canadian mariners aboard vessels flying any flag traversing that nation’s domestic waterways. MTD Eastern…
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10
Attention: UIW Members Don’t miss your chance to find out firsthand which political candidates support your views. Representing public- and private-sector employees in the Virgin Islands for nearly three decades, the United Industrial Workers/Seafarers International Union is sponsoring two free forums. These events are open to all union members. The…
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The SIU hiring halls in New Orleans and Mobile are closing today (Tuesday, September 4, 2018) at noon local time due to the approaching tropical storm/hurricane. We anticipate reopening on a normal schedule on Wednesday. ###
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news post on August 29. AFL-CIO Holds Million-Member Tele-Town Hall The AFL-CIO today hosted a million-member tele-town hall, bringing together union members across the country to talk about the powerful and growing energy of the labor movement. Led by…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on August 30. ITF statement: ITF joins Global Deal The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has formally joined the Global Deal partnership. The Global Deal encourages governments, businesses, unions and other organizations to make commitments to enhance social dialogue.…
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The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO - to which the SIU is affiliated - issued the following news release on August 28. It can also be viewed here. Affiliates Praise Federal Judge’s Rejection of Anti-Union Executive Orders MTD affiliates joined with other unions in supporting the decision reached by U.S.…
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The Lake Carriers' Association issued the following news release on August 21. U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Steady Again in July U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.8 million tons of cargo in July, a virtual tie with a year ago. The July float was, however, 6.4 percent below the…