Top Stories from the Seafarers Log
(SIU's Monthly Newspaper / January 2012)
President's Column
SIU President Michael Sacco recalls the union's progress in 2011.
Seafarers-Contracted Companies Garner Environmental Awards
The Chamber of Shipping of America recently recognized a number of SIU-contracted companies for their respective environmental and safety efforts.
SIU's Year in Review
The addition of new tonnage was a highlight of the past year.
The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL-CIO, represents unlicensed United States merchant mariners sailing aboard U.S.-flag
vessels in the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland trades. The union also represents licensed U.S. mariners in the Great Lakes and inland
sectors.
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MSC Commander Tours SIU-Affiliated School (1/27)
- Statistics Show Increase in Union Membership in 2011 (1/27)
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Maersk Switch Helps Environment (1/26)
- ITF Calls For Solidarity With Warehouse Workers (1/24)
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Federation’s Campaign Aims to ‘Connect Americans through Shared Values around Work’ (1/19)
- February 6 - Piney Point
- February 7 - New York
- February 8 - Philadelphia