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Exemplifying Safety, Professionalism On behalf of the entire union, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the SIU members who recently performed back-to-back rescues aboard two different OSG ships. Because of the widespread online reporting about those operations (not to mention our own front page), you undoubtedly are aware of at least…
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The leading U.S. domestic maritime coalition recently offered strong reminders about the national security benefits of America’s freight cabotage law. On National Maritime Day (May 22), the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, posted a collection of compelling, bipartisan quotes supporting the Jones Act. AMP also…
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Mariners from the Overseas Santorini and the people they rescued gather for a photo on deck SIU members sailing aboard two Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) tankers finished May with a flourish, as they performed two rescues at sea 18 hours apart. Mariners aboard the Overseas Santorini on May 30 rescued…
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The General Board of the AFL-CIO – representing 60 unions and more than 12.5 million workers – voted June 16 to endorse President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election in 2024. The endorsement vote marks the earliest the AFL-CIO has ever voted to endorse in a presidential…
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The U.S. Merchant Marine remains vital to the nation, and it’s also an attractive career field offering family-sustaining wages and benefits. Those were among the key messages delivered May 25 by SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez during an awards dinner in the nation’s capital. Tellez received the 2023 Sons…
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U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana), a longtime backer of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the entire American maritime industry, recently received accolades from a major trade association. The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), which represents the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, presented the congressman with its Maritime Leadership Award…
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Electrician Cirico Geonanga, recipient of one of Maersk’s “Safety Mariner of the Year” awards, helped contribute to the fleet’s recent milestone. SIU members have helped achieve a significant safety milestone aboard ships operated by Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) – and their employer appreciates the accomplishment. In a recent communication, the…
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Seafarers-contracted Matson Navigation recently announced that it will contribute $350,000 in transportation and in-kind services toward disaster relief in Guam, Micronesia, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Those areas were struck by Typhoon Mawar in late May. With sustained winds of 140 mph, Mawar reportedly was the…
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Editor's note: Subsequent to the initial post below, we've added a conference in Mobile that'll take place November 15. Representatives from the SIU and the Seafarers Plans will conduct a series of benefits conferences at a dozen hiring halls beginning later this month. Seafarers, retirees and their families are strongly…
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SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (right) joins (from left) Retired MTD Executive Secretary Treasurer Daniel Duncan, SoCal Port Maritime Council Secretary-Treasurer Louie Diaz and SoCal Port Maritime Council President Larry Barragan at the National Maritime Day luncheon in San Pedro, California. The SIU played a prominent role in this…