Seafarers Log
July 2016 Elections for the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters are scheduled for later this year. As in past SIU election years, a comprehensive guide will be published in the Seafarers LOG prior to the balloting. In the case of members eligible to vote who believe they will…
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July 2016 The AFL-CIO on June 16 announced its endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president. The federation’s general board voted to make the endorsement and noted the decision “reflects a comprehensive, democratic process initiated a year ago to capture the interests of the working people the federation represents.” “Hillary Clinton…
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July 2016 The U.S. House of Representatives recently offered a major, bipartisan show of support for the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP), one of the pillars of American-flag shipping. Voting on an amendment that would have required an unnecessary, awkward study of the MSP based on questions that appear to…
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July 2016 For photos and more coverage, click HERE to view photos from the ceremonies, and click HERE to access the National Maritime Day proclamation from the White House. The SIU and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education had another strong turnout for this year’s National Maritime Day gatherings in…
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July 2016 More tonnage has entered the U.S.- flag fleet, which means more jobs for SIU mariners. The Ocean Glory, a 560-foot dry cargo ship, was reflagged by Intermarine in May into U.S. registry. It is managed by Crowley Global Ship Management, and is operating under a Military Sealift Command…
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July 2016 SIU President Michael Sacco says recent wins in Congress for the Jones Act and MSP underscore why the union remains politically active Two recent victories for our industry in the U.S. House of Representatives firmly underscored why the SIU has always been politically active and must remain so.…
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July 2016 Given the regular turnover on Capitol Hill as well as ongoing attacks against U.S.-flag shipping, the importance of the annual Maritime Industry Congressional Sail-In arguably has never been greater. With that in mind, SIU officials and industry allies were quite motivated and enthused to deliver pro-maritime messages throughout…