The U.S. Transportation Command has issued the following news item, which mentions the agency presenting an award to SIU President Emeritus Michael Sacco. SIU President David Heindel accepted the award on Sacco's behalf. SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, the labor representative on the U.S. Transportation Command’s Sealift Executive Working…
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler: Executive Order Lays Foundation for Substantive Worker Engagement on AI Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the Biden–Harris administration’s executive order on artificial intelligence: Today, the Biden–Harris administration reaffirmed its commitment…
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The Department of Defense has issued the following news item. The vessel's crew will include members of the SIU Government Services Division. Navy to Christen and Launch Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy Oct. 27, 2023 The Navy will christen and launch the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208)…
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The following advisory was issued by the Maritime Administration on October 26. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2023-014Threat Type: Regional ConflictGeographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Sea Reference: None Issue: In light of current tensions and hostilities in the Eastern Mediterranean, there is an increased risk to commercial vessels operating in the region. Guidance:…
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The following news post was issued by the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, on October 26. AFL-CIO: NLRB Final Joint–Employer Rule a Long Overdue Win for Working People Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the NLRB’s final joint–employer rule: The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) final joint–employer…
Oct
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The office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) has posted the following news item. It's available on the Congressman's website HERE. As noted in the final paragraph, the SIU backs this bill. Garamendi Reintroduces Bill to Require Offshore Energy Developers to Hire American Workers October 23, 2023 Press Release Comprehensive…
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The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued the following communication: U.S. Maritime Alert 2023-004A Threat Type: Multiple Projectiles Geographic Area: Red Sea There are reports that multiple drones and missiles were launched from Yemen into the Red Sea region on October 19, 2023. Exercise caution when transiting this area. U.S. commercial…
Oct
23
The following statement has been issued by a group of American maritime labor organizations, including the SIU: A broad coalition of American maritime and transportation unions has registered its strong opposition to a proposal that would promote the operation of United States-owned vessels with foreign crews. The proposal, part of…
Oct
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From the U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center: Final Rule for Towing Vessel Firefighting Training The Coast Guard has issued a final rule revising the training requirements for national Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as master of towing vessels (limited) or mate (pilot) of towing vessels on inland waters (other than…
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The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration recently issued the following news item. The release is available on the agency's website HERE. USDOT Strengthens Economic Supply Chain and Defense Operations Tuesday, October 17, 2023 New investments in the Maritime Security and Tanker Security Programs expand the U.S.-flagged fleet while strengthening support…