Seafarers Log
September 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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September 2016 Though short in physical stature, few if any people had a larger or longer-lasting presence than Helen Delich Bentley when it came to promoting the American maritime industry and in particular the Port of Baltimore. Bentley died Aug. 6 at age 92, at her home in Timonium, Maryland.…
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September 2016 Eleven deck department Seafarers recently recorded the crowning achievements of their respective upgrading careers when they graduated from the Bosun Recertification course at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) in Piney Point, Maryland. In recognition of their ascent to the summit of the…
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September 2016 The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) has started conducting a new engine assessment program for engineering officers employed by Seafarers-contracted Crowley Maritime. In conjunction with subject matter experts and an engineering instructional team at the PHC, the school created a twoday curriculum which…
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September 2016 The SIU joined with all of American maritime labor in mourning the passing of retired Congressman Steve LaTourette, 62, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Aug. 3. The 18-year representative from northeastern Ohio was a solid supporter of the Jones Act, Maritime Security Program and cargo…
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September 2016 The General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard has been bustling with activity, and most of the news emanating from the San Diego facility affects SIU members. At press time, the union yard was set to host a christening ceremony for the ECO tanker Constitution, which was built for American Petroleum…
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September 2016 As many union members celebrate the start of another NFL season, some may not be aware that they are also cheering for their union brothers taking the field. Despite the high-profile occupations of its members, the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is an AFLCIO affiliate union just…
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September 2016 The SIU-contracted Jones Act fleet made a noteworthy addition Aug. 16 when the unionbuilt tanker West Virginia was christened at Philly Shipyard. SIU crew members and officials (Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi and Port Agent Joe Baselice) attended the ceremony. Like its…
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September 2016 SIU President Michael Sacco is encouraged by strong bipartisan support of the Jones Act Considering both the importance of the Jones Act to SIU members and the fact that the nation’s freight cabotage law regularly comes under attack, it was refreshing recently to see a bipartisan, proactive outreach…
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September 2016 The advantages of quitting smoking are well known, but quitting is difficult. If you are thinking of quitting, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) has a new benefit to help you. The Plan now offers tobacco cessation benefits, in partnership with CIGNA, to assist you in your…