President’s Column

Bipartisan Backing in D.C. Newer members of the SIU may not know that our headquarters operations weren’t always based in Maryland. For a little longer than half of the organization’s existence, the SIU was headquartered in New York, starting with our founding in 1938. We relocated to the Washington, D.C. area in 1982, and it…

Union Membership Grows, Though Obstacles Impact Density

Newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found an overall increase in union membership across the country in 2023 along with a very slight drop in member density. Published on Jan. 23, the annual report also concluded that union members, on average, earn more money than workers who do not have…

House Hearing Examines Red Sea Threat

Testifying at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing on the volatility of Red Sea shipping, SIU President David Heindel underscored the U.S. Merchant Marine’s commitment to delivering the goods while also calling for continued safeguards that protect all mariners transiting the area. SIU President David Heindel Heindel spoke on behalf of several maritime labor organizations…
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Latest Maritime Advisory Posted

The following advisory, dated March 18, is available on the U.S. Maritime Administration website HERE 2024-004-Southern Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz, and Persian Gulf -Threats to Commercial Vessels Description This advisory supersedes and cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2024-001, incorporates…

Federation Credits Administration for Commitment to Safety

From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: AFL-CIO Applauds Biden Administration’s Rule to Protect Workers by Banning Use of Chrysotile Asbestos  Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) rule to protect workers: Today’s groundbreaking rule by the EPA is the first final rule to protect workers under the…

Senators Baldwin, Casey Support Battle Against Unfair Chinese Trade Practices

The office of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) has posted the following news item. Additional information is available elsewhere on the SIU website HERE. Senators Baldwin, Casey Back Steelworkers in Fight Against Unfair Chinese Trade Practices in Shipbuilding WATCH: Baldwin, Casey, Steelworkers host press conference on American shipbuilding and China’s anti-competitive behavior WASHINGTON, D.C. –…
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Important Notice to Seafarers Regarding Vaccines at CVS

Effective immediately, CVS retail stores are no longer in-network with Cigna for vaccine administration (including Covid-19 vaccines and boosters). This means that if you have any type of a vaccine at a CVS retail store, you will have a higher copayment. As confusing as it may sound, CVS MinuteClinics and CVS HealthHubs are still in-network. CVS MinuteClinics…

Updated COVID Policy for Paul Hall Center, Hiring Halls

Effective immediately, the COVID vaccine will no longer be a requirement to enter a hiring hall or to attend classes at the Paul Hall Center. Apprentices are, however, still required to be vaccinated in order to be assigned to apprentice positions. If anyone else is not fully vaccinated (meaning the original vaccines and any available…

Vaccination Records at Your Fingertips

The SIU has partnered with WellCheck to bring members a new way to keep your proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the ready - on your mobile device. By using the WellCheck app, SIU members can upload their vaccine cards using their smartphone, where the information listed will be verified by state medical databases. Once verified,…
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