USTRANSCOM Leader Stresses Importance of Sealift
The U.S. Transportation Command recently posted the following news release. To access it on...
USTR Moves Forward on MTD-Backed Shipbuilding Petition
The following news item was posted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (available HERE). WASHINGTON – The United States Trade Representative announced today that after review of a petition […]
AFL-CIO Honors Michael Sacco
The AFL-CIO recently adopted the following statement during a meeting of their executive council (the first such meeting since Mike’s passing late last year). The statement is linked on the […]
MTD Statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Incident
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO extends its most solemn condolences to the victims of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse that occurred early Tuesday morning in Baltimore. At around 1:30 […]
Three Dead, Four Injured in Houthi Missile Attack on a Bulker
Following a fatal attack by Houthi rebels that reportedly claimed the lives of at least three mariners and injured four others aboard the ship True Confidence, the Seafarers International Union […]
Hawaii PMC, Public Officials Celebrate Terminal Groundbreaking
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) were some of the luminaries gathered to observe a groundbreaking ceremony […]
MARAD Designates MTD Affiliate Training Facilities “Centers of Excellence”
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) just announced its list of 2024 designees for its Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. This list is […]
MTD President Testifies on Red Sea Shipping
MTD President David Heindel on Jan. 30 testified during a hearing conducted by the U.S. House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. The hearing’s title was “Menace on the Red […]
Bipartisan Bill Backs U.S. Maritime
The following news item has been issued by the office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California). As noted in the release, the MTD supports the legislation. Wicker, Casey, Garamendi, Wittman […]
Norfolk PMC Hosts 2 Virginia Elected Officials
The Hampton Roads Ports Maritime Council held its first meeting since the pandemic welcoming two Virginia elected officials to a question-and-answer lunch at the Seafarers Union hall in Norfolk, VA. […]
Biden to Jones Act Foes: “Not on My Watch!”
Above image provided by Susan Walsh/Associated Press. In a speech before hundreds of unionized Philly Shipyard workers on July 20, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his longstanding support for the Jones […]
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The U.S. Transportation Command recently posted the following news release. To access it on...
The following news item was posted by the Office of the United States Trade...
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler sent the following letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai,...
The AFL-CIO recently adopted the following statement during a meeting of their executive council...
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO extends its most solemn condolences to the victims of...
Today, the MTD and several of its affiliates took a stand against anti-competitive, unfair...
The MTD Executive Board will be gathering at the AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington, D.C. for their annual meeting on April 25th, 2024. Event registration for Board Members, Port Council leaders, […]
You are cordially invited to participate in the 10th Annual Florida Shoot For A Cure Charity Sporting Clays Shoot to be held at Vero Beach Clay Shooting Spots in Vero […]
On behalf of the Chicago & Western Lakes Port Council, I would like to invite you to our Admiral’s Cup Competition and Awards Celebration where we will honor four labor […]