December 2009
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LABOR LAUDS HOUSE HEALTH CARE BILL
PUSH FOR REFORM CONTINUES, BUT SENATE ACTION UNCERTAIN
CROWLEY MARITIME CHRISTENS NEW ATB
TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY LAHOOD HONORS U.S. MERCHANT MARINERS
SIU-CREWED MV HARRIETTE THWARTS PIRATE ATTACK
MAERSK ALABAMA CREW SAFE AFTER 2ND ATTACK
FINISHING TOUCHES ON NEW HALL
PRESIDENT SIGNS DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
GREAT LAKES FLEET BUOYED BY SENSIBLE COMPROMISE
OHIO VOTERS GIVE ‘THUMBS UP’ TO LABOR-BACKED INITIATIVE
NY PORT COUNCIL BESTOWS HONORS
ADVISORY BOARD COVERS LATEST MARITIME TOPICS
DECK DEPARTMENT LEADERS ADDRESS BROTHERS, SISTERS DURING GRADUATION EVENT
SEAFARERS SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
SIU-CREWED USNS SISLER, OTHER ‘PREPOS’ SAIL IN VITAL MSC PROGRAM
SIU SNAP SHOTS OF THE GREAT LAKES
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November 2009
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JACKSONVILLE MOVE REMAINS ON SCHEDULE
TANKER, TUGS, ATBS ENTER SIU FLEET
PROGRESS CONTINUES IN GOVRNMENT SERVICES T-AKE PROGRAM
G&H CREWS APPROVE THREE-YEAR CONTACT
SIU COMES THROUGH IN ‘TURBO ACTIVATION
UNION HELPS CREW UP 11 RRF VESSELS FOR READINES EXERCISE
REAR ADMIN, MARK BUZBY TAKES WEEL AS NEW MCS COMMANDER
CROWLEY PRESIDENT EARNS RECOGNITION FROM NDTA
USCG: MORE EFFORTS NEEDED TO IMPROVE MARINER ACCESS
CIVMARS HELP DELIVER CARGO FOR RELIEF MISSION
SIU CREWS SLATED FOR AOTOS HONORS
MAERSK ALABAMA, NY WATERWAY CREWS AMONG THOSE RECOGNIZED BY USS
REPORT EXPOSES ‘SHIPBREAKING’ HORRORS
NORDIC ACTION WEEK ENDS FOLLOWING 258 INSPECTIONS
AT SEA AND ASHORE WITH THE SIU
ASSORTED VESSELS ENTER UNIONS CONTRACTED FLEET
LIBERTY PRIDE MAKES FIRST U.S. PORT CALL
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October 2009
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NASSCO DELIVERS USNS WALLY SCHIRRA
UNION-CONTRACTED ALLIANCE ST. LOUIS MAKES NOTEWORTHY STOP IN VIRGINIA
LIBERTY PRIDE HOISTS STARS AND STRIPES
MILITARY, GOV’T, INDUSTRY SPEAKERS REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR U.S. MARITIME
DELEGATES RE-ELECT MICHAEL SACCO AS MTD PRESIDENT
MARAD ISSUES ANIT-PIRACY ADVISORY
U.S., OTHER NATIONS SIGN ‘NEW YORK DECLARATION’
LIDINSKY TO CHAIR FMC
HORIZON EXPANDS CONTAINER SERVICE, ADDS TAMPA STOP
SEAFARERS-CONTRACTED COMPANY RECOGNIZED FOR RELIABILITY
AFL-CIO CONVENTION INCLUDES MILESTONES TRUMKA ELECTED PRESIDENT; OBAMA PLEDGES SUPPORT OF EFCA
SEAFARERS, TACOMA FAMILIES VOLUNTEER TO HELP NEIGHBORS
MATSON, HORIZON LINES PARTICIPATE IN HONOLULU-BASED RESPONSE DRILL
ITF OFFICIALS ASSIST EASTWIND CREWS
INSPECTORS SECURE MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN BACK PAY
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PRAISE WORK OF U.S. MARINERS
AMERICAN CREWS CITED AS VITAL TO NATIONAL, ECONOMIC SECURITY
GOV. RENDELL, REP. PASTOR EMPHASIZE INFRASTRUCTURE
LABOR LEADERS: NATION WILL BENEFIT FROM HEALTH CARE REFORM, EFCA
WEAKLEY, MILLER SAY COOPERATION REMAINS KEY TO INDUSTRY’S HEALTH
MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
MTD HONORS JOHN SWEENEY
GOOD FEEDER HORIZON KODIAK CALLS ON … KODIAK
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September 2009
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NCL AMERICA CREWS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT
LONG-TERM AGREEMENT FEATURES NUMEROUS GAINS
SIU GAINS NEW JOBS ON OCEAN CHARGER
PACIFIC-GULF MARINE OPERATES RECENTLY REFLAGGED VESSEL
OFFICIALS EXAMINE MARITIME LABOR CONVENTION
USNS PERRY CHRISTENED, LAUNCHED
CROWLEY TO MANAGE FIVE NASSCO TANKERS
TOTE SHIPS TO REDUCE AT-BERTH GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
LABOR’S PRESCRIPTION: PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY RAIL EARNS 2008 SAFETY AWARD
OCEANOGRAPHIC SHIP TURNOVER SCHEDULED TO START IN OCTOBER
UIW FORGES AHEAD DURING CHALLENGING TIMES
CREW MEMBERS RECEIVE EXPEDITIONARY MEDALS
PAUL HALL CENTER INSTRUCTOR BOBBY DEAN DIES AT AGE 64
PAUL HALL CENTER COURSE SPOTLIGHT
SEAFARERS JOIN TOWN HALL MEETING, RALLY IN BALTIMORE
SEAFARERS-CREWED SHIPS ASSIST IN JLOTS USNS SEAY, CAPE MAY, CORNHUSKER STATE SAIL FOR MILITARY EXERCISE
NEW TRAINING VESSEL MAKES DEBUT AT AFFILIATED PAUL HALL CENTER
TRAINEE LEARNS VALUE OF BEING OBSERVANT WHILE STANDING WATCH
MODERN SAGA TRIGGERS SHIPBOARD MEMORIES
USNS COMFORT RETURNS HOME FOLLOWING HUMANITARIAN MISSION
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August 2009
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ON THE RADAR: NEW JACKSONVILLE HALL
TRUMKA FORMALLY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY
SLATE FOR AFL-CIO OFFICES INCLUDES ARLENE HOLT BAKER, LIZ SHULER
SIU JOBS ARE SECURE ABOARD MV FISHER
SEALIFT, INC. AWARDED CONTRACT FOR CHARTER OF PREPOSITIONING SHIP
REP. CUMMINGS INTRODUCES BILL REQUIRING DOD-EMBARKED PROTECTION AGAINST PIRATES
STUDY SHOWS UNIONS POSITIVELY INFLUENCE WORKPLACE POLICIES
SEAFARERS-CONTRACTED CROWLEY ANNOUNCES NEW ‘GREEN’ INITIATIVE
PAPAL ENCYCLICAL: HONOR RIGHT TO FORM UNIONS
RADIO COMMENTATOR SAYS UNION-BUSTERS NEED TO REMEMBER MIRACLE ON HUDSON
‘BELATED THANKS’ BILL AWAITS SENATE ACTION
HARRIS SWORN IN AS DEPUTY LABOR SECRETARY
TWO NEW MARYLAND LAWS REFLECT ‘COMMITMENT TO WORKING FAMILIES’
ANTI-PIRACY CURRICULUM DEVELOPED, SUBMITTED
UNION, SCHOOL, COMPANY TEAM UP
G&H TOWING CREWS HONORED BY COAST GUARD
SECOND LOCK OFFERS NATIONAL SECURITY BENEFITS
LAKES TASK FORCE OFFICIAL DESCRIBES PROJECT AS ‘INVESTMENT IN AMERICA’
USNS AMELIA EARHART CREW HONORS VESSEL’S NAMESAKE
FLORIDA SEAFARERS SUPPORT EXMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
MEMBERS RALLY WITH WALMART WORKERS IN MIAMI
THOUNSANDS RALLY IN D.C. FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM
SNAPSHOTS FROM SIU-CREWED SWIFT
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July 2009
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CROWLEY MARITIME’S COMMITMENT DISPLAYED IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE
TEXAS TUG CREWS RATIFY CONTACTS
SIU ENDORSES TRUMKA FOR AFL-CIO PRESIDENT
VICE ADM. HARNITCHEK APPOINTED TRANSCOM DEPUTY COMMANDER
MAERSK LINE COMPLETES FLAG-IN OF 9 SHIPS
UNION-CONTRACTED CROWLEY MARITIME CHRISTENS ATB
TEXAS BOATMEN APPROVE TWO CONTRACTS
SEAFARERS HELP HONOR MARINERS, OTHER VETERANS ACROSS NATION
STUDY FINDS U.S. EMPLOYERS BECOMING MORE AGGRESSIVE TO KEEP OUT UNIONS
KEYSTONE’S KURZ, NOL’S WIDDOWS SELECTED AS 2009 AOTOS RECIPIENTS
MAERSK MISSOURI RESCUES YACHTSMAN
PAUL HALL CENTER COURSE SPOTLIGHT
SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANIES HONORED FOR RESCUES, SAFETY
TANKER PELICAN STATE CHRISTENED
ALLIANCE NEW YORK MARINERS HONOR CREW MEMBER’S MILESTONE
WITH SEAFARERS ABOARD THE SS CAPE INTREPID
WHO RAISED SWINE FLU ALERT TO PANDEMIC STATUS
AFFILIATED UNION MEMBERS PLAY VITAL ROLES AT PANAMA CANAL
SIU CREWED GREAT LAKES SAILING DESPITE ROUGH ECONOMY
TYCO DEPENDABLE DOCKS IN NEW YORK
SIU MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN ‘ROLLING THUNDER’ EVENT
ON THE JOB AT LUEDTKE ENGINEERING
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June 2009
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RANK-AND-FILE COMMITTEE OKAYS SIU’S FINANCIAL RECORDS FOR 2008
SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN AWARDS $132, 000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS
2 MORE TANKERS CHRISTENED
UNIONS TESTIFY ON PIRACY
TRAINING, DRILLS PAY OFF ABOARD LIBERTY SUN
TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY LAHOOD HONORS MARINERS FROM ‘MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON’
BUSINESS AS USUAL ON U.S. SHIPPING VESSELS
FOURTH ARM OF DEFENSE STANDS UP TO AGGRESSION
MARITIME DAY CITES MARINERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS
CHARTER MEMBER SAYS SIU REMAINS ON RIGHT COURSE
COMPANY ISSUES STATEMENT ABOUT HAWAII SUPERFERRY
MORE MAJORITY SIGN-UP MYTHS DEBUNKED
EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT WOULD ALLOW WORKERS TO CHOOSE VOTING METHOD
GROUND BROKEN FOR NATIONAL WORKERS MEMORIAL
MARIITME LABOR BACKS BILL ADDRESSING MEDICAL EVALUATION PROCESS, FATIGUE
HORIZON LINES RECOGNIZES ‘HEROES’
APRIL DATA SHOWS UNEMPLOYMENT GROWING
PROFESSOR HAS MARITIME DOCUMENTARY IN WORKS
U.S. HOUSE VOTES TO THANK WWII MARINERS
PAUL HALL CENTER COURSE SPOTLIGHT
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May 2009
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TWIC TIP: ‘SELF IDENTIFY’ AS MERCHANT MARINER
MAERSK ALABAMA SAGA HAS HAPPY ENDING
APL ADDS FOUR U.S.-FLAG VESSELS
TOP ECONOMISTS SAY ‘YES’ TO EFCA’S MAJORITY SIGN-UP
‘BELATED THANK YOU’ BILL RE-INTRODUCED IN U.S. HOUSE, SENATE
NO SURPRISE: UNIONS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS
PRO-MARITIME CONGRESSMAN SKELTON RECEIVES HONORS
SIU-CREWED SHIP ESTABLISHES MRAP MILESTONE
U.S. ECONOMY TAKES ANOTHER HIT, LOSES 663,000 JOBS IN MARCH
GRATEFUL AIRPLANE PASSENGER THANKS NY WATERWAY FOR UNSCHEDULED FERRY RIDE
UNIONS OF MARITIME TRADES AND AFL-CIO SALUTE HEROIC EFFORTS OF MAERSK ALABAMA CREW
LETTER TO FROM SIU PRESIDENT TO MAERSK ALABAMA
ALLS WELL MAERSK ALABAMA CREW RETURNS HOME SAFELY
REPORT POINTS OUT BENEFITS OF UNION MEMBERSHIP
NOTICE: COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE
SIU-CREWED SHIPS DELIVERS MATERIEL FOR U.S. TROOPS
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April 2009
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CHINESE VESSELS SHADOW, HARASS UNARMED U.S. SURVEILLANCE SHIP
MTD CHARTS COURSE FOR STRENGTHENING WORKERS’ RIGHTS, AMERICAN-FLAG FLEET
MEMBERS APPROVE 3-YEAR PACT AT GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK
MSC ACCEPTS DELIVERY OF AMMO SHIP USNS BRASHEAR FROM NASSCO
TRANSITION TO NEW MARINER CREDENTIAL BEGINS MID-APRIL
AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WELCOMES PLEDGES OF SUPPORT FROM OBAMA, BIDEN
U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TOPS 8 PERCENT
FERRY CREWS RECEIVE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS
CIVMAR-MANNED USNS BRIDGE WINS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
MAERSK SHIPS ACHIEVE SAFETY MILESTONES IN LATE 2008
STEWARD RECALLS ANTARCTIC JOURNEY
UNION-AFFILIATED SCHOOL TESTS ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM
AB ABOARD GREEN RIDGE RECALLS POIGNANT MOMENT
PAUL HALL CENTER COURSE SPOTLIGHT
COMMANDER CITES CRUCIAL LABOR ‘PARTNERSHIP’
‘A TIME OF GREAT OPPORTUNITY’ CONGRESSMAN PLEDGE CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR MARITIME, OTHER PRO-WORKER ISSUES
TOUGH TIMES BUT NEW TONNAGE STILL COMING
NY WATERWAY RECOGNIZED FOR RESCUE ON HUDSON
EFCA REMAINS PRIORITY FOR ORGANIZED LABOR
STATEMENTS ADOPTED BY MTD EXECUTIVE BOARD
SEAFARERS ‘MOTOR’ IN ROLLING THUNDER FOR U.S. MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS
TOYS FOR TOTS HUGE SUCCESS
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March 2009
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AKER PHILADELPHIA SHIPYARD DELIVERS TANKER OVERSEAS BOSTON
ADMINISTRATION SHOWS SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES
PRESIDENT SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS; VP CHAIRS MIDDLE CLASS TASK FORCE
UNION MEMBERSHIP INCREASES
PILOT ‘SULLY’ THANKS NY WATERWAY CREWS
SEAFARERS QUICKLY RESCUED PASSENGERS FROM DOWNED FLIGHT 1549
SIU WINS USNS COMFORT ARBITRATION
AFL-CIO PRESIDENT: NO FIX FOR ECONOMY WITHOUT REIGNING IN HEALTH CARE COSTS
SENTATE CONFIRMS GOV. NAPOLITANO AS DHS SECRETARY
NTSB ISSUES REPORT ON EMPRESS GROUNDING
5 MORE ‘DISTANCE LEARNING’ COURSES BECOME AVAILABLE
PAUL HALL CENTER COURSE SPOTLIGHT
NEW STUDY SAYS LAKES SHIPPING SAVES CUSTOMERS $3.6 BILLION
SCHOOL GARNERS COUNTY AWARD FOR FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
UNION, SCHOOL TAKE CLOSER LOOK AT DOCUMENT RENEWAL PROCESS
NMC TOUR, MEETING LEAD TO CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE
SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD ACTION NUMBER 444 TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL CARD EFFECTIVE APRIL 15, 2009
HOME AND ABROAD, UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES ARE DAUNTING
CHAPEL MEMORIALIZES BOSUN’S FATHER, A WWII MARINER
HORIZON SEAFARERS EARN RECOGNITION
SIU-CREWED SHIP DELIVERS FOR ‘COBRA GOLD’
THOUSANDS RALLY FOR EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
PORT OF HOUSTON ‘BIG SCREENS’ HISTORIC INAUGURATION
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February 2009
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SIU JOINS IN OBAMA INAUGURATION
SOLIS, LAHOOD NAMED TO CABINET
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES SIU ELECTION RESULTS
TANKER GOLDEN STATE DELIVERED
U.S. EMPLOYMENT DATA GRIM
PACIFIC COLLECTOR HELPS INTERCEPT MISSILE DURING DRILL
MARINE COOKS & STEWARDS ORGANIZER ‘VAL’ VILLALTA PASSED AWAY AT 84
NY WATERWAY CREWS RESCUE PASSENGERS FROM DOWNED PLANE
NEW YORK TIMES BACKS EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
UPGRADER WALTON MAKES HISTORY
NEW NMC MEDICAL GUIDELINES FINALIZED
UNION MARINERS SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
SHBP MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ELABORATES ON MSC PHYSICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
MORGAN STANLEY-CITI VENTURE MEANS BUSINESS AS USUAL- MAYBE BETTER
SAFETY DIRECTORS SHARPEN SKILLS
SIU GROUP OFFERS KEY INSIGHTS IN CROWLEY MEETING
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January 2009
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POLL: AMERICANS OVERWHELMINGLY BACK UNIONS AND EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
TANKER GOLDEN STATE BEGINS SEA TRIALS
U.S. SHIPPING TAKES DELIVERY OF ATB; PROGRESS CONTINUES IN TANKER, T-AKE PROGRAMS
UNION ELECTION RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN TALLYING COMMITTEE COMPLETES WORK
ENTHUSIASTIC CREW DEPLOYS ON HSV SWIFT
POWER OUTAGE, MISPLACED DATA CONSTITUE LATEST TWIC HICCUPS
PACIFIC-GULF MARINE FOUNDER CAPT. PETE JOHNSON DIES AT 74
LABOR PROTESTS OF INVASIVE TESTING PROVE EFFECTIVE AS COURT RESPONDS
LABOR SECRETARY HONORED IN D.C. CEREMONY
NMC GUIDELINES FINALIZED
COAST GUARD UNVEILS ‘BIG TOW’ TO IMPROVE FOOTING IN TUG SAFETY
OAKLAND HALL KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON
COAST GUARD MAGAZINE FEATURES PAUL HALL CENTER
MORE JOBS, MOBILIZATION IN HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION HIGHLIGHT PAST YEAR FOR SEAFARERS
NEW TONNAGE, HISTORIC ELECTION HIGHLIGHT 2008
NUMEROUS CONTRACTS RATIFIED; SEAFARERS CONTINUE SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS
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December 2008
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NY PORT COUNCIL SALUTES 3
MARITIME LABOR MOURNS AMO’S ED KELLY
UNION SUPPORT PROVES VITAL ON ELECTON DAY
SEAFARERS ACROSS NATION RALLY FOR PRO-MARITIME TICKET OF OBAMA-BIDEN
SIU CREWS LAND HONORS DURING AOTOS EVENT
DACUAG EARNS AGENCY’S HIGHEST HONOR FOR CIVILIANS
NASSCO DELIVERS USNS EARHART TO U.S. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
GUIDANCE AIMS TO FACILITATE SHORE LEAVE
CIVMARS HELP DEDICATE NEW COMPLEX IN NORFOLK
BOILERMAKERS REPORT BIG WIN AT NASSCO.
SIU GETS OUT THE VOTE DURING LABOR 2008
LABOR 2008 SEAFARERS LAUNCH FULL-SCALED MOBILIZATION TO HELP SECURE ELECTION WIN FOR WORKING FAMILIES
CENTER PLAES PREMIUM ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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CROWLEY MARITIME CHRISTENS ATB COURAGE
NASSCO LAUNCHES CARL BRASHEAR
TANKER OVERSEAS TEXAS CITY DELIVERED TO AMERICAN SHIPPING
UNION ELECTION VOTING BEGAN NOV. 1
SEAFARERS, ITF TEAM UP TO AID STRANDED MARINERS
UNITED NATIONS, IBF MOVE TO COMBAT PIRACY
UNION SAYS ‘NO’ TO INVASION OF PRIVACY
NEW NMC MEDICAL GUIDELINES BECOME FINAL; SIU, OTHER UNIONS ‘GO TO BAT’ ON MARINERS’ BEHALF
STUDY: U.S. ‘MARINE HIGHWAYS’ OFFER MANY BENEFITS
LAKE CARRIERS’ ASSOC. SAYS MALFUNCTION STRESSES NEED FOR SECOND POE-SIZED LOCK
SEAFARERS HELP IN HURRICANS AFTERMATH
TWIC CLOCK CONTINUES TO TICK
CIVMAR-CREWED USNS MERCY COMPLETES DEPLOYMENT
FOLLOWING SAFETY TRAINING, CREW SAYS, ‘WERE READY’
SEAFARERS ARE ‘PART OF HISTORY’ ABOARD NS SAVANNAH
UNIONS RALLY IN BALTIMORE FOR OBAMA
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October 2008
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SEAFARERS WEATHER IKE, GUSTAV
UNION REACTIVATES SEAFARERS DISASTER RELIEF FUND
OCEAN SHIPS INC. WINS LMSR CONTRACT
SIU JOBS EXPECTED TO INCREASE AS SOME VESSELS BUMP UP TO FOS
U.S. SHIPPING PARTNERS ADDS ATB GALVESTON BAY
NY WATERWAY CREWS HANDLE TWO RESCUES
UNION TESTIFIES ON INLAND WATERWAY SAFETY
CIVMAR-CREWED LEWIS AND CLARK WINS NAVY SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD
CIVMARS PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO GEORGIAN HOTSPOT
ADS EXPLAIN WHY NATION NEEDS FREE CHOICE ACT
BIG BUSINESS TRIES TO HOODWINK PUBLIC WITH ‘SECRET BALLOT’ CLAIMS
MARAD REPORTS EXAMINE STATE OF INDUSTRY
INFORMATION FOR THE 2008 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
NINE SEAFARERS COMPLETE RECERTIFICATION
USNS PATHFINDER PARTICIPATES IN DEMONSTRATION
YOUR VOTE IS VITAL ON NOVEMBER 4
USNS BYRD JOINS 7TH FLEET
KEEL LAID FOR NEW MISSILE RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIP
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September 2008
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GEN. DUNCAN MCNABB CONFIRMED AS U.S. TRANSCOM COMMANDER
SEAPOWER SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN EMPHASIZES SUPPORT FOR JONES ACT
AFL-CIO ELECTS 3 TO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
UNION-CONTRACTED FLEET ADDS MAERSK MICHIGAN
PHILLY FERRY CREW RESCUES WOMAN IN DELAWARE RIVER
TANKER CONSTRUCTION MOVES FORWARD AT SHIP FACILITIES IN SAN DIEGO, PHILADELPHIA
PANEL REVIEWS NOMINATION PETITIONS FOR ELECTION
GOV. GREGOIRE CREDITS ATC
HAWAII SUPERFERRY RIDERSHIP GROWS BY 40 PERCENT IN JULY
NTSB ISSUES FINAL REPORT ON MAJESTIC BOAT GROUNDING
MISSISSIPPI RIVER OIL SPILL RENEWS CONCERNS
AMO’S CRANGLE DIES AT AGE 71
CREDENTIALS APPROVED FOR CANDIDATES TO 25 UNION OFFICES
FOUR UNION-CONTRACTED COMPANIES EARN SAFETY AWARDS FROM AMS, INC.
CIVMARS ABOARD MERCY, GRASP, SATURN ‘SHOW HEARTS’
UNION CONTINUES EBIS NEGOTIATIONS
JACKSONVILLE HALL HOSTS MAERSK SAFETY MEETING
JOSEPH SACCO FIRE FIGHITING AND SAFETY SCHOOL IS KEY COMPONENT OF PAUL HALL CENTER
SNUG HARBOR PROVIDES HOUSING, CARE FOR OLDER SEAMEN
SIU CREWS HELP ENSURE U.S. READINESS
SEAFARERS PARTICIPATE IN MILITARY ‘JLOTS’ EXERCISE
LETTER FROM SENATOR OBAMA TO SIU PRESIDENT SACCO
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August 2008
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FEDERATION ENDORSES OBAMA
SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANIES HONORED WITH SAFETY AWARDS
SIU JOBS SAVED ABOARD PHILLIPS, BAUGH
MAERSK WINS BID TO OPERATE RO/ROS IN COMMERCIAL SECTOR
NEW SIU-CREWED TUG CHRISTENED
STARLIGHT MARINE CREWS RATIFY 3-YEAR CONTRACT
USNS STOCKHAM SEAFARERS REFURBISH FILIPINO SCHOOL
SIU CREWS HELP DELIVER LIFE-SAVING MILESTONE
SEAFARERS STEP UP IN FREE CHOICE MOBILIZATION
STUDY: ‘PREVAILING WAGE’ LAW ADDS BENEFITS
HAWAII SUPERFERRY SETS PASSENGER RECORD
MEETINGS OFFER INFO ON 401(K) PLAN
PORT ARTHUR CONDUCTS MARITIME DAY CEREMONY
SHIPBOARD SCENES FROM THE OVERSEAS LOS ANGELES
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE GREAT LAKES REGION
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SIU ABSENTEE BALLOTS
SIU-CREWED MAERSK SHIPS REACH SAFETY MILESTONES
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July 2008
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SEAFARERS’ SAFETY TRAINING PROVES VITAL IN CHEMICAL TRADER EMERGENCY INCIDENT
NASSCO DELIVERS USNS PEARY TO MSC
ALAKAI JOINS SIU-CONTRACTED FLEET
NEGOTIATING TEAMS SECURE GOOD CONTRACTS IN ‘TOUGH TIMES’
REPORT OUTLINES STEPS TO BOOST U.S.-FLAG FLEET
ITF INSPECTORS HONE STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING MARINERS’ RIGHTS
SIU-CREWED SODERMAN ASSISTS IN MILITARY EXERCISE
CIVMARS TOW DECOMMISSIONED SUBMARINE
ACE APPROVES PAUL HALL CENTER COURSES
CHAMBER OF SHIPPING HONORS SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANIES
RETIRED SEAFARER FOLEY’S BOOK ILLUSTRATES PLIGHT OF LIGHTHOUSES
REP. THOMPSON DISPLEASED WITH TWIC DELAYS
SIU MAERSK CREWS COMPLETE SAFETY ‘BOOT CAMP’ AT SIU-AFFILIATED SCHOOL
SIU ELECTRICIAN EARNS SAFETY KUDOS ABOARD MAERSK-OPERATED POMEROY
USS ANNOUNCES 2008 AOTOS HONOREES
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY CEREMONIES REFLECT U.S. MERCANT MARINE’S ONGOING IMPORTANCE
VINTAGE LIBERTY SHIP PLOTS ITS FINAL COURSE FOR GREECE
WORLD WAR II-ERA VESSEL ARTHUR M. HUDDELL COULD BE DESTINED TO BECOME MUSEUM
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June 2008
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TWIC DEADLINE CHANGES TO APRIL ’09; MARINERS STILL URGED TO APPLY ASAP
COMMITTEE SELECTS SEVEN INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE 4-YEAR, $20K SCHOLARSHIPS
INDEPENDENCE II JOINS SEAFARERS FLEET
HOSPITAL SHIP BEGINS MISSION
USNS MERCY STARTS 40MONTH HUMANITARIAN DEPLOYMENT
MAJESTIC MAY SELL DELTA QUEEN
PAUL HALL CENTER’S ONLINE COURSES RECEIVE HIGH MARKS
SEAFARERS TO SAIL ON APTLY NAMED ‘SWIFT’
SIU-CREWED WESTWARD VENTURE FIRES WARNING SHOTS IN GULF
RECERTIFIED BOSUN SAVES LIFE OF TRAPPED SHIPMATE
SIU SHIPS OFFLOAD CARGO FOR ‘COBRA GOLD’
COLUMNISTS CREDITS SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENTS, PAUL HALL CENTER
SEALAND METEOR MAKES HISTORIC PORT CALL IN JAPAN
ANNUAL STATEMENTS SENT TO SMPPP PARTICIPANTS
BOSUN ‘SNAKE’ WILLIAMS DIES AT 80
MAERSK’S ‘DRIVE TO ZERO’ PRODUCES SAFE RESULTS
SEAFARERS ASSIST IN ANTITERRORISM EXERCISE
CIVMARS ASSIST IN GULF OF ADEN RESCUE
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May 2008
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SECRETARY-TREASURER CARRIES SOLIDARITY MESSAGE TO MUA
SIU’S HEINDEL ALSO EMPHASIZES GRASSROOTS POLITICAL ACTION
TANKER OVERSEAS NEW YORK DELIVERED
NY WATERWAY CREWS APPROVE 3-YEAR PACT
SIU CREWS CONTRIBUTE TO MRAP MILESTONE
MEMBERSHIP RECEIVES PRESIDENT’S PRE-BALLOTING REPORT
MAJESTIC CRUISE BOAT EVACUATED BECAUSE OF ENGINE ROOM FIRE
SIXTH T-AKE JOINS MSC FLEET, CIVMARS NET MORE JOBS
U.S. NAVY’S MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND CHRISTENS USNS AMELIA EARHART DURING CEREMONY AT NASSCO SHIPYARD
ITF, SINGAPORE UNION ASSIST STRANDED CREW
STEELMAKER CALLS FOR MORE LAKES DREDGING SO NATION CAN REINVEST IN AMERICAN JOBS
MARINE HIGHWAY INITIATIVE SHOWS WATERWAYS’ IMPORTANCE
ALASKA TANKER COMPANY SAFELY REACHES MILESTONE
SEAFARERS DEDICATION TO SAFETY LEAVES LASTING LEGACY
SEAFARERS, OFFICERS, OFFICIALS PROMOTE MARITIME IN CALIF.
SIU OF CANADA REPORTS MAJOR ORGANIZING VICTORY AT MCKEIL
HORIZON FALCON RECEIVES ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION
SHIPBOARD MEMORIES FROM WWII MARINER LEGERE
FORMER SIU MEMBER’S FILM TAKES LOOK AT MODERN DAY PIRACY IN MALACCA STRAITS
SEAFARERS ON MSC MISSIONS SAVE LIVES
USNS SEAY, USNS SACAGAWEA PERFORM RESCUES AT SEA
PHASE II ABOARD THE LIBERTY SUN
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April 2008
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SIU SHIPS SUPPORT SATELLITE INTERCEPTION
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE APPROVES UNION’S RECORDS
MTD UNIONS CREDITED AS VALUED PARTNERS
HIGHLY REGARDED SPEAKERS STRESS SUPPORT FOR U.S.-FLAG SHIPPING
CROWLEY SEAFARERS APPROVE 4-YEAR CONTRACT
CROWLEY CHRISTENS ANOTHER ATB
GOVERNMENT STUDY: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF U.S.-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS RUNS DEEP
LABOR LEADERS SPELL OUT STRATEGY FOR ‘ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR ALL’
REP. GENE TAYLOR TO RECEIVE ‘SALUTE TO CONGRESS’ AWARD
NEW SEAFARER SHEPPARD FOUND DIRECTION THROUGH UNLICENSED APPRENTICE PROGRAM
HORIZON KODIAK CREW TEAMS UP TO CONSTRUCT SHIPBOARD FITNESS ROOM
MARINERS NEED TWIC BY SEPT. 25, 2008
SIU-CREWED USNS GILLILAND LOADS U.S. ARMY EQUIPMENT
SERVICING SIU-CREWED VESSELS IN THE PORT OF TAMPA
MILITARY LEADERS POWERFULLY DECLARE SUPPORT FOR U.S. MARINERS, U.S. SHIPS
GRASSROOTS ACTION, NOVEMBER ELECTIONS CRUCIAL FOR AMERICA’S WORKING FAMILIES
FROM MANY PERSPECTIVES, MARITIME INDUSTRY KNOWS GREAT PROMISE, FACES KEY CHALLENGES
GUEST SPEAKERS VOICE PERSPECTIVES ON FUTURE OF MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
SIU CIVMARS HELP RECOVER 2 DOWNED U.S. AIR FORCE JETS
SIU SHIPS DELIVER IN ‘DEEP FREEZE’
SEAFARERS CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESS OF YEARLY RESUPPLY MISSION TO ANTARCTICA
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March 2008
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UNION MEMBERSHIP INCREASES
UNDER NLRB DIRECTION, MAJESTIC POSTS NON-INTERFERENCE NOTICE
SEAFARERS CREW UP 2 NEW MAERSK SHIPS
RO/ROS ALLIANCE NORFOLK, ALLIANCE ST. LOUIS JOIN MSP FLEET
DEFENSE BILL PROVISION SIGNALS CIVMAR WIN
SIU-CREWED HORIZON FALCON HONORED FOR ‘BRAVE ACTIONS’ IN 2007 RESCUE
COAST GUARD SAYS NO INJURIES, NO POLLUTION IN MCCARTHY MISHAP
TWIC HEARNG REVEALS MIX RESULTS
INTERNATIONAL GROUPS ANNOUNCE JOIN EFFORT TO PROTECT MARINERS
PHC OFFERS ONLINE COURSES
SIU-AFFILIATED SCHOOL EARNS COUNTY’S ‘GOLD STAR’
VESSEL MASTER, CREW PRAISE EFFORTS OF SIU STEWARD
SEAFARERES ANSWERS NATIONS CALL FOR MILITARY SUPPORT MISSIONS
SEAFARER WENT TOE-TO-TOE WITH LEGENDARY SUGAR RAY ROBINSON
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February 2008
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CIVMARS RESCUE UAE MARINERS
MEMBERS SHOW STRONG INTEREST IN NEW SEAFARERS 401(K) PLAN
4TH ‘LEWIS AND CLARK’ SHIP DELIVERED TO MSC
NASSCO STARTS CONSTRUCTION ON 2ND TANKER FOR U.S. SHIPPING PARTNERS
NTSB: 1ST-TRIPPER WAS ON WATCH WHEN MAJESTIC BOAT GROUNDED
AKER PHILADELPHIA SHIPYARD REPORTS CONTINUED PROGRESS FOR SIU-CONTRACTED TANKER PROGRAM
APL BALBOA RE-FLAGGING MEANS MORE SIU JOBS
LEGISLATION ESTABLISHES MARINE HIGHWAY PROGRAM
ITF WEEK OF ACTION A SUCCESS
ADMINISTRATION REPORT CITES VITAL ROLE OF U.S. MERCHANT MARINE
SIU-CREWED USNS PILILAAU COMPLETES LARGEST DELIVERY OF LIFE-SAVING MRAPS
TWO SEAFARERS MEMORIALIZED DURING SHIPBOARD CEREMONIES
SEAFARERS PROVIDE COMFORT AND JOY BEFORE HOLIDAYS
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January 2008
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NEW SIU DEPARTMENT IS ‘ONE-STOP SHOP’ FOR HELP
GLOBAL LABOR LEADERS STRESS FREEDOM TO JOIN UNIONS
AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR UP TO 13 MORE TANKERS
BISSO CREWS APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSION
NASSCO LAYS KEEL OF 1ST PRODUCT TANKER FOR U.S. SHIPPING PARTNERS
TSA ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR TWIC
UNION MAKES GREAT STRIDES TOWARD ‘BRIGHTER FUTURE’
PINEY POINT AGENT EDD MORRIS RETIRES
OAKLAND HALL HOSTS SUCCESSFUL THANKSGIVING FEAST
SEAFARERS DELIVER LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT TO TROOPS IN IRAQ
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December 2007
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PHC ADVISORY BOARD FOCUSES ON TRAINING NEEDS, INDUSTRY TRENDS
UNION URGES MEMBERS TO APPLY FOR TWIC
KEEL LAID FOR 7TH T-AKE SHIP
SIU STATEMENT ON DELTA QUEEN
SIU CREWS HONORED AT AOTOS EVENT
GRASSROOTS EFFORTS REWARDED ON ELECTION DAY
LABOR-SPONSORED PROTESTS URGE PROTECTION OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS
CIVMAR SAYS SIU MEMBERSHIP IS ‘MY MOST IMPORTANT ASSET’
NEW SEAFARERS 401(K) PLAN ON SCHEDULE
LNG SAFETY TRAINING AVAILABLE AT PAUL HALL CENTER
SEAFARERS ANSWER THE CALL OF THOSE IN NEED IN TACOMA
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November 2007
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SEAFARERS 401(K) PLAN ANNOUNCED
FAMILY HEALTH CARE YEARLY PREMIUMS NOW AVERAGE MORE THAN $12,000
TWIC ENROLLMENT STARTS, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN
UNION TESTIFIES ON MANPOWER, TRAINING AND TRADE ISSUES
OSG TANKER ORDER GROWS TO 12
SEAFARERS CREW UP NATIONAL GLORY
CROWLEY, HORIZON LINES HONORED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
USNS SAFEGUARD JOINS SIU CIVMAR FLEET
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR SCRUTINIZES RUNAWAY-FLAT SHIPPING
FEDERATION APPOINTS EXECUTIVE VP
MOBILE PORT AGENT ED KELLY RETIRES
GREAT LAKES CONTRACT RATIFIED
ABOARD THE SS HAVERFORD VICTORY: WINTER OF ’45 IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC
PAUL HALL CENTER’S MILESTONE YEAR ALSO INCLUDED 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF REVAMPED TRAINEE PROGRAM
SIU MEMBERS, U.S. MARINES TRAIN SIDE-BY-SIDE ABOARD USNS WRIGHT
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October 2007
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SIU OF CANADA DEMANDS ANSWERS AFTER DANGEROUS GREENPEACE STUNT
ILO REPORT: AMERICAN WORKERS ARE WORLD’S MOST PRODUCTIVE
CONVENTION FOCUSES ON MARITIME, HEALTH CARE, RIGHT TO ORGANIZE
TANKER CONSTRUCTION STARTS IN SAN DIEGO
ALLIED BOATMEN APPROVE CONTRACT
T-AKE SHIP ORDER EXPANDS
LABOR DAY EVENTS FOCUS ON HEALTHCARE
NEW TERMINAL OPENS IN VA.
SEATU CONVENTION TACKLES ISSUES OF GROWTH AND ORGANIZING
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE IN WORLD WAR II
MARITIME SPEAKERS DESCRIBE INDUSTRY’S VALUE, CALLENGES
ORGANIZING, HEALTH CARE TOP U.S. LABOR AGENDA
INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY STILL KEY FOR MARINERS AND THEIR UNIONS
BUCK CREW ENJOYS ANTARCTIV SCENARY
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September 2007
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USNS GIANELLA RESCUES 13 CUBAN REFUGEES
CROWLEY CHRISTENS 3RD OF 10 NEW ATBS
TUGBOAT RESOLVE, BARGE 650-3 JOINS SEAFARERS-CREWED FLEET
MARAD ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT FOR AMERICAN-FLAG LNG SHIPS
11 MILLION HOURS AND COUNTING AS ALASKA TANKER CO. HITS MILESTONE
ITF INSPECTOR HONORED
MTD SPOTLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL DREDGING POLICY
GRETCHEN TO THE RESCUE…
HOUSE APPROVES ‘BELATED THANK YOU’ LEGISLATION
LABOR FEDERATION’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PLANS STRATEGIES FOR WORKING FAMILIES
CALIF. GROCERY WORKERS RATIFY 4-YEAR CONTRACT
USNS COMFORT CIVMARS SPREAD ‘HOOPS DIPLOMACY’ IN EL SALVADOR
AMMO SHIP’S STORY HAS POP
CIVMAR NEWS: UNION FILES GRIEVANCE
HUGHES ELECTED O LEAD ILA
BOWERS RETIRES AFTER 20 YEARS AT UNION’S HELM
THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE: ALWAYS READY TO DELIVER SERVING THE COUNTRY FROM COLONIAL DAYS TO THE PRESENT
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE IN WORLD WAR II
‘PHASE II’ APPRENTICES SAIL ON CLEVELAND
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August 2007
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HORIZON FALCON RESCUES 2
USNS WHEAT HOSTS DIGNITARIES
UNIONS TESTIFY AT TWIC HEARING
COAST GUARD ISSUES GUIDANCE ON ID CARD PROGRAM
U.S. SHIPPING PARTNERS TAKES DELIVERY OF ATB
GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION WINS HOTEL ARBITRATION
USNS KANAWHA, FRENCH VESSEL TEAM UP FOR RESCUE IN ARABIAN SEA
USNS ALAN SHEPARD DELIVERED
NEW REPORT SHEDS MORE LIGHT ON NEED FOR FREE CHOICE ACT
DON’T LET SHIPPING DOCUMENTS EXPIRE
RETIRED PORT AGENT CARTER DIES AT 76
ABOARD THE M/V BUFFALO: A REAL WORKING SHIP
1967-2007 PAUL HALL CENTER WHAT IT MEANT THEN
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
CROWLEY’S COMMITEMENT TO SAFETY IS ‘NO ACCIDENT’
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July 2007
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CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOC. JOINS AFL-CIO
ANDRASICK, ARNTZEN, REINHART SELECTED FOR AOTOS AWARDS
OVERSEAS LONG BEACH CHRISTENED
CROWLEY WELCOMES ATB GULF RELIANCE
PORT PERSONNEL COMPLETE WORKSHOP IN PINEY POINT
SENATE VOTE IMMINENT ON FREE CHOICE ACT
OPTIMISM FADES IN GROCERY TALKS
G&H BOATMEN CYCLE FOR CHARITY
SIU JOINS IN MARITIME DAY CEREMONIES IN CALIF., TEXAS
CONGRESSMAN CUMMINGS HONORS MARINERS WITH SUPPORTIVE DECLARATION
CEREMONY CONDUCTED FOR 6TH T-AKE SHIP
USNS HENSON SAILS TO FINLAND
HOSPITAL SHIP USNS COMFORT DEPLOYS
MSC SAYS ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ TO U.S. MERCHANT MARINE
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE IN WORLD WAR II
SL ACHIEVER RETURNS FROM VOYAGETO NORTH ATLANTIC
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June 2007
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SIU PRESIDENTS REPRESENTS MARINERS AT HISTORIC WHITE HOUSE DINNER
CRESCENT BOATMEN RATIFY CONTRACTS
3-YEAR AGREEMENTS BOOST WAGES, MAINTAIN BENEFITS
NEWEST LEWIS AND CLARK SHIP LAUNCHED
ITF NEGOTIATES BACK PAY FOR 8 FILIPINO CREWMEN
LOWER DEDUCTIBLES, BIGGER NETWORK HIGHLIGHT CIGNA MOVE
ANNUAL JONES ACT REPORT UPBEAT
LABOR PROMOTES ‘FREE CHOICE ACT’
GLOBAL SENTINEL DIVES INTO NEW MISSION
USNS SHASTA RESCUES 5 AFTER FIRE ON CARGO SHIP
MAERSK CREW MEMBERS ATTEND SAFETY SEMINARS
TRANSPORTATION WORKERS RALLY IN D.C. USNS WATKINS: A ‘MODERN MARVEL’
RETIRED SIU LAKES OFFICIAL ‘SKIP’ LEBARRON DIES AT 71
MAN OVERBOARD: MEMORIES FROM A 1958 VOYAGE
SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES
USNS WRIGHT MOBILIZES FOR MILITARY MISSION
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE IN WORLD WAR II
HOUSE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS HEARING ON ‘BELATED THANK YOU’ LEGISLATION
MARINERS HONORED IN D.C. CEREMONIES
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May 2007
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PRIDE OF HAWAII SCHEDULED FOR TEMPORARY MOVE TO EUROPE
UNION SUBMITS MORE COMMENTS ABOUT TWIC, MMC PROGRAMS
HORIZON LINES ADDS NEW VESSELS
NEW ATB FREEPORT WELCOMED BY SIU
YORKTWON EXPRESS JOINS U.S. MSP FLEET
SIU SHIPS HEAD FOR IRAQ IN SUPPORT OF U.S. TROOPS
BILL INTRODUCED TO IMPROVE U.S. MARINER CREDENTIALING
EXPRESS MARINE’S NEWEST ADDITION IS TUGBOAT ‘DUTY’
FREE CHOICE ACT INTRODUCED IN SENATE
CONGRESSIONAL HEARING EXAMINES DANGERS ON FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISES
SHIPYARD WORKERS RATIFY CONTRACT
NOTICE/REMINDER ANTHRAX IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM RESUMPTION
YEARLY STATEMENTS MAILED TO SMPPP PARTICIPANTS
SIU CIVMARS WIN FOOD SERVICE AWARDS
MORE KUDOS FOR ERICSSON
CALIF. GROCERY NEGOTIATIONS RESUME
AKER PHILADELPHIA SHIPYARD REACHES MORE MILESTONES
USNS STOCKHAM RESCUES 20
SEAFARERS PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION DEEP FREEZE
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE IN WORLD WAR II
‘BELATED THANK YOU’ LEGISLATION REINTRODUCED IN HOUSE AND SENATE
SMOOTH SAILING ABOARD USNS LOYAL
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