On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Department of Defense: no reason to waive Jones Act 'SS Cornhusker State' receives 2002 Professional Ship Award Views Celebrating excellence in our union as holidays and New Year near Great Lakes Cargo float improves for fourth consecutive month Steel industry faces setbacks on trade front

December 2002 On-Line Edition MSC charter adds two vessels to AMO fleet New jobs for union as 3PSC LLC prevails in bidding for former civil service vessels The USNS Waters (above) and USNS Hayes will be operated by 3PSC LLC for the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS AMO Members Asked To Call Ahead With Time Of Arrival AMO 401(k), self-directed portion of Money Purchase Benefit to switch from Dreyfus to Putnam Training U.S. Coast Guard to require certification for vessel drug-testing officers by Jan. 31, 2003 RTM STAR Center offers only STCW '95 compliant upgrade program for advanced deck licenses

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