Seafarers' International Union of Canada

Seafarers' International Union of Canada Elects New Executive Board

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) today announced that their election period is now closed and a new Executive Board has been elected.

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  • MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) today announced that their election period is now closed and a new Executive Board has been elected.
  • This includes the election of a new President of the union, following the retirement of former SIU of Canada President, James Given.
  • The objectives of the newly elected Executive Board include growing the union to help address labour shortages in the marine sector and continuing the union's work to ensure the voices of seafarers across Canada are properly represented and advocated for.
  • About the SIU of Canada:The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) is affiliated with the Seafarers' International Union of North America serving unlicensed sailors since 1938.

SIU of Canada aims to bring hundreds of skilled workers on board

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Friday, March 15, 2019
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Skilled workers with trades and/or marine experience possess valuable and transferrable skills needed on board a merchant vessel.

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  • Skilled workers with trades and/or marine experience possess valuable and transferrable skills needed on board a merchant vessel.
  • However, the need for skilled workers is only increasing, with over 20 per cent of current SIU membership set to retire in the next five years.
  • This essentially means there are now more lucrative seafaring positions available for skilled Canadian workers than ever.
  • About the SIU of Canada: The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) is affiliated with the Seafarers' International Union of North America serving unlicensed sailors since 1938.