Last week, the union announced that the hiring halls will reopen on June 15, with numerous safeguards. One of those precautions is pre-entry questionnaire that’s now available in PDF format HERE. Members should bring the completed questionnaire with them when arriving at a hall. ###
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Editor's note: The questionnaire mentioned in the original post below is now available HERE, in PDF format Safety remains at the forefront as the SIU announces the reopening of its hiring halls beginning June 15 (a Monday). Pandemic-related modifications have been made at the halls, including extensive cleanings, installation of…
Jun
03
American Maritime Workers Celebrated on Centennial of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act Heroes of the American Maritime Industry Continue to Strengthen American Sovereignty and Security The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, joins military and defense leaders, Administration officials, bipartisan members of Congress from every state,…
Jun
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The following news release was issued by the AFL-CIO on June 1. Trumka on AFL-CIO Building and Justice for George Floyd Statement from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the events of the weekend: My heart is heavy at the events of the past few days. I watched the video of…
Jun
01
June 5 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Within this important legislation is the language that governs America's waterborne freight cabotage – the Jones Act. Named for the bill's primary sponsor – U.S. Senator Wesley Jones (R-Washington) – the Jones Act simply…
May
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The presidents of six U.S. maritime unions have contacted the U.S. Secretary of State and the U.S. Secretary of Defense with an urgent call to facilitate overseas reliefs for American mariners. The full text of the letter, dated May 28, appears below. A PDF version is available HERE. Signing the…
May
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As of this writing, the union has returned to approximately 70 percent of its normal volume of crew changes. For the most part, things are going well – but we know there are exceptions, especially with the overseas shuttle ships. The SIU is actively coordinating with the vessel operators, State…
May
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The following news release was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on May 26. Guidance on Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential Application Fees for Active Duty Members of the Uniformed Services The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing has published CG-MMC Policy Letter 02-20 titled: Guidance on Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential Application…
May
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The AFL-CIO has issued the following news item: AFL-CIO Endorses Joe Biden for President Watch AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka’s Endorsement Video Here (Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020)—The General Board of the 12.5 million-member, 55 union AFL-CIO voted today to endorse Joe Biden for president of the United States. Over the…
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The United States Coast Guard issued the following news release on May 22. Processing of Mariner Appeals During COVID -19 Pandemic The Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards (CG-5PS), in conjunction with the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG-MMC-2), continues to receive and process mariner appeals that are submitted in accordance…