MTD, USW, and Other Affiliates File Shipbuilding Trade Petition
Today, the MTD and several of its affiliates took a stand against anti-competitive, unfair...
MTD, USW, and Other Affiliates File Shipbuilding Trade Petition
Today, the MTD and several of its affiliates took a stand against anti-competitive, unfair shipbuilding practices that have threatened the possibility of the People’s Republic of China dominating the open […]
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 […]
Maritime Labor Groups Thank Military, Urge Ongoing Vigilance
The Maritime Trades Department and several other maritime labor organizations recently wrote to the commanding officer of the U.S. Transportation Command, Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, expressing appreciation for the military’s […]
MTD Mourns Passing of Former President Sacco
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO is in a profound state of grief following the news that former MTD President Michael “Mike” Sacco died earlier this week at age 86. President […]
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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Today, the MTD and several of its affiliates took a stand against anti-competitive, unfair...
Following a fatal attack by Houthi rebels that reportedly claimed the lives of at...
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz (D-HI),...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) just announced its list of 2024...
The U.S. Department of State has issued the following news item. It’s available on...
The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued the following advisory. The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO...
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 […]