State Department Weighs In On Houthi Attacks
The U.S. Department of State has issued the following news item. It’s available on the Department’s website HERE. Houthi Attacks on International Shipping Press Statement Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson February 21, […]
MARAD Issues Advisory on Shipping Spyware
The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued the following advisory. The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO previously reported on the issue of spyware in Chinese shipping cranes last July. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY […]
Hampton Roads PMC Supports Striking Newspaper Workers
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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 […]
Pentagon Posts Statement on Protecting Mariners, Vessels
Original post available HERE Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen Jan. 11, 2024 | In light of the illegal, dangerous, […]
Key Coalition Welcomes New Leadership
From the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the a number of MTD affiliates are members of AMP American Maritime Partnership Announces New Leadership Team Jennifer Carpenter – First Female AMP […]
Michael Sacco Memorial Service Information Available
Kutis Funeral Home has posted an obituary of former MTD President Micael Sacco HERE. As noted in their write-up (which includes details about the upcoming visitation and funeral), the family […]
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 […]
