Paul Hall Center Apprentices to Take Part in Historic Veterans Day Observance
A PDF version of the following news release from the American Merchant Marine Veterans is available HERE. A PDF flyer with more information about the ceremony and the AMMV is available HERE. Serving...
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Apprentices Shine During Veterans Day Ceremony
Four apprentices from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) collectively played an important role in this year’s Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb...
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SIU Mariners Deliver the Goods
The following news post was written by Eleanor Prohaska, 21st Theatre Sustainment Command. The M/V Cape Wrath is crewed by SIU mariners and operated by SIU-contracted Crowley. 21st TSC, 839th...
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SIU Active in National Apprenticeship Week
The following news item was posted earlier this week by the Transportation Institute. President Biden’s proclamation about the week is available HERE. Transportation Institute Joins with Seafarers...
View ArticleAgencies Post Maritime Alert
The Maritime Administration and other agencies have posted the following joint advisory. It’s available on the MARAD website HERE. U.S. Maritime Alert 2023-005A Threat Type: Hijacking Geographic Area:...
View ArticleTacoma Meeting Rescheduled
The November membership meeting at the hiring hall in Tacoma, Washington, has been rescheduled and will take place Monday, November 27 at 10:30 a.m. The hall is located at 3411 South Union Avenue,...
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Senator Kaine, Congressman Scott Welcomed at Norfolk Hall
From the Maritime Trades Department: Norfolk PMC Hosts 2 Virginia Elected Officials US Rep Bobby Scott (center) and IBEW Intl Rep Neil Grey listen to a comment from IUPAT’s Roxy Mejia. The Hampton...
View Article‘Nowhere to Hide’ Campaign Begins
From the International Transport Workers’ Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated: ITF’s ‘Nowhere to Hide’ Campaign shines a light on wage theft on the Australian coast The International Transport...
View ArticleWilmington Conference Date Set; NJ Gathering Nov. 30
SIU members, pensioners and their families are reminded that the Seafarers Plans, with assistance from the union, is conducting a series of benefits conferences at numerous hiring halls. The...
View ArticleCommuter Ferry Ops Get Boost
The office of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) has issued the following news item. NY Waterway, mentioned in the article, is an SIU-contracted company. Booker Announces $13M for New Jersey Ferry...
View ArticleITF Conducts Key Conferences
The International Transport Workers’ Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news item. SIU President David Heindel, quoted in the release, serves as Chair of the ITF...
View ArticleFederation, Microsoft Announce ‘First of Its Kind’ Agreement
From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: AFL-CIO and Microsoft Announce New Tech-Labor Partnership on AI and the Future of the Workforce New AI alliance will educate workers, incorporate...
View ArticleSIU Members Among AOTOS Event Honorees
The United Seamen’s Service has issued the following news item. SIU members were parts of the respective crews on the Midnight Sun (TOTE) and NY Waterway ferry Franklin Delano Roosevelt, while CIVMARS...
View ArticleTrustees Announce Increase in Vision Benefits
The Trustees of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan are pleased to announce that they have decided to increase the vision benefits that the Plan provides to mariners and their families at the...
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SIU Member’s Quick Thinking Pays Off
For Seafarer Micheal King and his shipmates, good sanitation recently paid off in unforeseen ways. King’s prompt response to a smoldering fire aboard the Global Sentinel resulted in the most desirable...
View ArticleWhite House Announces PLA Final Rule
The White House has posted the following news items: Statement from President Joe Biden on Project Labor Agreements Final Rule We must do everything we can to build a better America. Today, my...
View ArticleBipartisan Bill Backs U.S. Maritime
The following news item has been issued by the office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California). As noted in the release, the SIU supports the legislation. Wicker, Casey, Garamendi, Wittman Introduce...
View ArticleAnnouncement: Operation Prosperity Guardian
Note to SIU members: The union remains actively involved in discussions with U.S. military, government and business leaders as we collectively focus on maintaining safety at sea (including meetings...
View ArticleFederation Weighs In On Workplace Safety
From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: Surge in Workplace Fatalities is Alarming, Unacceptable New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show the tragedy many families face due to...
View ArticleWilmington Conference Date Set; NJ Gathering Nov. 30
SIU members, pensioners and their families are reminded that the Seafarers Plans, with assistance from the union, is conducting a series of benefits conferences at numerous hiring halls. The...
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