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The International Bargaining Forum (IBF), the conference that negotiates the world’s largest global collective bargaining agreement, recently finalized terms for the 2024-2027 IBF Framework Agreement in Berlin, Germany. Mariners covered by the pact will receive a six percent total wage increase over the next two years; subsequent rates will be…
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SLNC Star A recent influx of new tonnage – and a plan to revitalize an older ship – signals ongoing job security for SIU members. Among the recent developments are flag-ins of the SLNC Star (Chesapeake Crewing) and the Allied Pacific (Patriot), purchase of the Alaskan Frontier by Overseas Shipholding…
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Editor’s note: The following article has been adapted from a press release from the United States Treasury Department. The Treasury Department recently issued its most comprehensive report to date focused on the role labor unions play in the American economy – and the findings strongly demonstrate how unions benefit not…
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Chris Westbrook, whose career with the SIU spans 30 years, is the union’s newest assistant vice president. SIU Asst. VP Chris Westbrook SIU President David Heindel recommended Westbrook for the post, and the union’s executive board approved the proposal. “Chris has earned the complete confidence of everyone in the SIU,”…
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The United Seamen’s Service (USS) in early October announced the recipients of this year’s Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards. Slated for the honors are George Pasha IV, president of The Pasha Group; Adam Vokac, president of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA); and Mark W. Barker, president of…
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Editor’s note: This article was written and submitted by World War II mariner Mark Gleeson, a longtime activist with the American Merchant Marine Veterans. I admire good writing. There are thousands of books written each year, and thousands of speeches presented, but what do you remember? What was written or…
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The union’s newest group of recertified bosuns shared valuable insights during their respective graduation speeches Oct. 2 in Piney Point, Maryland. Completing the two-week curriculum – considered the top curriculum available to deck department Seafarers at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) – were Ali…
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The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced that it has chosen the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) to lead research efforts in developing a new maritime strategy for the United States. The CNA has been tasked with conducting a study during the next year, throughout which they plan to engage…
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From coast to coast and beyond, the SIU and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) are maintaining a steady pace – and a robust agenda – when it comes to recruiting. SIU Port Agent Joe Baselice (right) explains the apprentice program to an attendee at…
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SIU Answers the Call We have all heard variations of the saying, if you can do what you say you can do, it’s not bragging. In that spirit, I begin this month’s message with heartfelt thanks and congratulations to our entire team for your response to last month’s turbo activations.…
