The SIU-affiliated International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on November 8. ITF warmly welcomes Ryder renewal at ILO The ITF has warmly welcomed the news that Guy Ryder has been re-elected as ILO (International Labour Organization) director-general for a further five years. ITF president Paddy Crumlin…
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The Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) issued the following news release on November 11. Great Lakes/Seaway Iron Ore Trade Unchanged in October Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 5.3 million tons in October, a virtual tie with a year ago. However, shipments trailed the…
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The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center recently issued the following notice. To access the statement on the NMC website (it’s in PDF format), click HERE Merchant Mariner Credential Processing Delays The National Maritime Center (NMC) is experiencing a higher than average volume of applications for this time of…
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SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on November 1. It can also be viewed here. Crowley Joins the Clean Cargo Working Group Crowley Maritime Corp. has joined the Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG), a global, business-to-business initiative dedicated to reducing the environmental impacts of global goods transportation and promoting…
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The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on October 31. The SIU-crewed USNS Pathfinder is operated by USMMI. Rear Admiral Kohler Tours USNS Pathfinder Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kohler, commander, Naval Information Forces, was welcomed aboard oceanographic survey ship USNS Pathfinder (T-AGS 60) at Naval Station Norfolk, Oct 26.…
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The AFL-CIO issued the following news release on October 27. It can be viewed online here. AFL-CIO Begins Final Phase of 2016 Campaign Ground game and digital blitz to target millions of union households and allies In the final days before the election, the AFL-CIO will drive a powerful grassroots…
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The following news release was issued by Union Plus. Union Plus Offers Help for Those Impacted by Floods in North Carolina If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by the recent flooding in North Carolina, you may be eligible for…
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The International Transportation Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on October 20. SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel is in attendance at the meeting in Panama. World union meeting commences today in Panama The global union federation for the world’s transport workers begins a top-level meeting in Panama today. The ITF (International…
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The following news release was issued by SIU-Contracted Crowley Maritime on October 19. Crowley Hits Milestones in Puerto Rico Investment Highlighting the economic impact under the Jones Act of its $500 million investment in the trade between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, Crowley Maritime Corporation’s liner services group reached new milestones…
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The following information has been provided by the Port Arthur International Seafarers’ Center: 50th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Gulf Oil Tanker S/S Gulfstag Technical Seminar & Dinner On October 24, 1966, after loading at the Gulf Refinery in Port Arthur, the S/S Gulfstag set sail. A few hours…