MARAD Enrolls Nine Vessels in Tanker Security Program
Above image provided courtesy of Crowley Maritime The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) took a big step yesterday toward actualizing the Tanker Security Program (TSP), which will provide not just a […]
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 […]
MTD’s Heindel Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council
MTD President David Heindel is the newest member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. Heindel was seated at the beginning of the organization’s summer meeting on July 18 at AFL-CIO headquarters […]
AFGE Celebrates Recent Surge in Membership
The following article was published by the American Federation of Government Employees, a Maritime Trades Department affiliate: This May, AFGE added the most members in one month to our union […]
Boston PMC Reactivates
Following an extended hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of its late President Gerard Dhooge, the Maritime Port Council of Greater Boston and New England Area is getting […]
MM&P’s George Quick Dies at 93; Fought Internationally for Seafarer Rights
The MTD joins the rest of the international maritime community in mourning the passing of longtime seafarer advocate George Quick. Brother Quick, 93, was the Pilots Membership Group Vice President […]
Efforts Underway to Curtail Chinese Logistics Tracking of U.S.-Flag Ships and Cargo, and Control of Domestic Port Operations.
Imagine the following scenario: American military forces are placed on alert for possible immediate action in a destination without a nearby military base. The equipment they will need to sustain […]
Union-Built Multi-Mission Vessel Christened
MTD President David Heindel, Executive Board Member Augie Tellez and Delaware Valley PMC Secretary-Treasurer Joe Baselice represented the Department on June 26 at the Empire State’s christening ceremony, hosted by […]
AFGE Stands Up for Social Security Administration Workers
The American Federation of Government Employees, an MTD affiliate since 2016, issued the following statement on June 21st, 2023: WASHINGTON – AFGE workers and its General Committee leadership descended on […]
AFL-CIO Votes to Endorse President Biden for Re-Election
The AFL-CIO has issued the following news item: (Washington, D.C., June 16, 2023)—The General Board of the AFL-CIO—representing 60 unions and more than 12.5 million workers—voted today to endorse President […]
