The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item, available on the ITF website HERE. ITF designated as undesirable organization by Russian Federation 08 Sep 2023 Press Release Golden Horn Bay, Vladivostok The Office of the Russian Federation Prosecutor General has…
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During the August membership meetings, votes were taken at all of the union’s constitutional ports on a matter proposed by SIU President Dave Heindel and unanimously approved by the SIU Executive Board to change the status of four informational port facilities: the halls in Norfolk, Virginia; Jacksonville, Florida; Wilmington, California;…
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item: AFL-CIO’s Shuler: State of the Unions is Strong with Record Public Support, Unprecedented Activism and Organizing this Labor Day 88% of people under 30 view unions favorably—a record-breaking level of support from young workers 71% of…
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The Department of Defense has issued the following news item. The new vessel’s crew will include members of the SIU Government Services Division. The Navy will christen the Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship, the future USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, August 26, in…
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From the Maritime Trades Department, to which the SIU is affiliated: The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a global maritime alert on August 23 regarding possible vulnerabilities pertaining to equipment and operations utilizing cranes, scanners and logistics systems linked to the People’s Republic of China. U.S. Maritime Advisory 2023-009 states,…
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The National Labor Relations Board has issued the following news item: National Labor Relations Board Issues Final Rule to Restore Fair and Efficient Procedures for Union Elections 08/24/2023 09:34 AM EDT August 24, 2023 The National Labor Relations Board today adopted a Final Rule amending its procedures governing representation elections.…
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Seafarers may be aware of recent news reports concerning American Shipping Company (AMSC) selling its fleet of Jones Act-compliant tankers to Louisiana-based Maritime Partners. Some of those vessels are operated by Overseas Shipholding, while the others are operated by Keystone Shipping. The sale is expected to be completed later this…
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The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued the following news item: Sending Faxes to the National Maritime Center As of August 25, 2023, Regional Exam Centers (RECs) will no longer maintain separate fax lines. In accordance with 46 CFR 10.217(a), the Coast Guard is designating the following fax…
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The benefits conference originally scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 21 at the Wilmington hall has been postponed due to Hurricane Hilary. A makeup date will be announced later; the rescheduled conference most likely will take place in early 2024. ###
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Seafarers and SIU-contracted vessel operators are involved in the relief efforts in Hawaii. As a reminder, voluntary contributions are welcome via the Seafarers Disaster Aid Fund. More information about the fund is available HERE. Matson has posted a news release about some of its related work HERE. Pasha Hawaii issued…