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August 2010
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Matson initiates foreign-flag service from China to the Pacific Coast
Matson Navigation Company has expanded its China service, but without American mariners or U.S.-flag, U.S.-built vessels.
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July 2010
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Jones Act repeal sought by McCain
Using the false pretext that the Jones Act is hampering the cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, Senator John McCain (R-Arizona introduced legislation on June 25, to repeal this critically important piece of maritime legislation that provides employment for 500,000 American workers.
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June 2010
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Patriot Contract Services awarded Military Sealift Command vessel
SUP-contracted Patriot Contract Services was the successful bidder late last month to operate and maintain the Military Sealift Command’s Maritime prepositioning Force vessel USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin.
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May 2010
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“Sail In” brings maritime issues to the forefront with Congress
The maritime industry came out in force in Washington, D.C. on May 13, to increase Capitol Hill awareness of the importance of America’s maritime industry to the economic and national security of the United States...
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April 2010
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California labor movement endorses Edmund “Jerry” Brown for Governor
Meeting in its Pre-Pri-mary Convention in San Jose, California, on April 14, delegates of the 2.1 million-member California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, endorsed Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown for Governor citing his longtime pro labor record.
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March 2010
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Maritime labor and agricultural interests united in support of sustained funding for food aid
On March 19, an ad hoc coalition, including the Sailors’ Union, submitted testimony to House Appropriation’s Sub-Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies on the importance of sustained Congressional funding for food aid.
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