Seafarers-contracted Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) made two big announcements in July, and the results will mean more jobs for SIU members. On July 16, OSG reported that it has signed contracts with a Korean shipyard to build two product chemical tankers that will sail under the Stars and Stripes. Two…
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The labor movement’s victory last month in Missouri against the state’s right-to-work (for less) law is a triumph for all working families, not just for unions. We dive into the details elsewhere in this edition, but the most important takeaway is that American workers still have a voice, and we…
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Seafarers serving aboard eight Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels participated in the multinational exercise Rim of the Pacific 2018 (RIMPAC), which took place from June 27 to August 2. According to the U.S. Navy, as the world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity designed to foster…
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When a unique assignment recently popped up for a dozen steward-department Seafarers, they handled it with smooth, enthusiastic professionalism. That’s the description provided by Recertified Steward Mike Ingram, who teamed up with his fellow SIU members for a two-month voyage aboard the training vessel Kennedy. The ship belongs to the…
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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…
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SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on August 20. The tugs involved in the tow-out were crewed by SIU members. Crowley Successfully Supports Appomattox Platform Tow-Out in the U.S. Gulf Crowley Maritime Corp.’s SOLUTIONS has successfully and safely delivered Shell’s Appomattox semi-submersible Floating Production System (FPS) to the open waters of…
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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 20. War-Vet Congressman Reaffirms Support for Jones Act U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter (R-CA) wrote a column printed in a California newspaper to renounce a recent study by the Cato Institute that…