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I was rereading some of your old union questions and I was wondering if there was some reason why hiring halls wasn't more common.

So I discuss hiring halls a bit here, but just to explain to new readers, a hiring hall is a particular mode of labor relations whereby the union takes over the power to hire and fire workers from management while agreeing to provide workers to a given job site upon request from a business that has a contract with the union. One way to think of it is that the union has essentially put the HR department under worker control.

The union then undertakes to match requests for a certain number of workers to the same number of union members (in the case of a closed shop) or dues-paying workers (in the case of an agency shop) who have applied to the hiring hall for work. In order to prevent corruption and favoritism, the union assigns or refers workers on the basis of some non-discriminatory rule. To quote from IATSE (the theater worker's union) Local #18's rules for referrals:

"Referrals are to be based upon such recognized factors as ability to perform specific services requested by said Employer, availability for employment at the time of such request, and seniority as defined by the length of service in the industry or for a specific employer."

Finally, the hiring hall also undertakes a responsibility that the labor that it's providing to employers is of high quality. At a minimum, this involves keeping detailed records on union members' "good conduct" on the job site. Most hiring halls tend to require, in addition to union membership and/or dues, that a worker has completed an apprenticeship or other form of licensing or certification process in a trade, and has a minimum amount of experience as a trainee. Finally, some hiring halls even attempted to regulate personal behavior standards when it came to alcohol, on the grounds that workers who are habitual alcoholics are likely to drink on the job, which compromises the quality of their labor.

Hiring halls tend to be confined to a fairly narrow set of industries - you see them in construction, longshoring and warehousing, maritime, theater, agriculture. So why aren't they more common?

Well, one major factor is that employers tend to be highly resistant to allowing unions to take over something that they consider to be a core role of management - and thus it's kind of the last thing they'd agree to in a union contract. Thus, the relative balance of power between labor and capital becomes pivotal: where employers are strong and unions are weak, you don't see hiring halls; but where employers are weak and unions are strong, you're more likely to see hiring halls.

Another factor is labor law - the hiring hall tended to be associated with closed shops, and a lot of countries ban closed shops. (The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 banned the closed shop but left hiring halls alone, so hiring halls had to shift to agency shops.) Moreover, historically the NLRB has been rather suspicious of hiring halls, in part because the NRLB had pioneered the model of union shops associated with the then-new CIO unions and wanted to steer unions towards that model rather than the hiring hall, which was associated with older craft unions. As a result, NRLB bureaucrats tended to discourage the formation of hiring halls when they made labor law decisions or conducted arbitration and mediation during collective bargaining.

A third factor is the union's capacity - as you can see from above, operating a hiring hall takes a lot of work (and financial resources to pay for that work). A lot of unions find that degree of extra effort to be more than they're willing or able to muster. The United Farm Workers, for example (and this is a topic that I'd welcome further asks about, because it's a fascinating story of the rise and fall of a social movement), ran into a good deal of difficulty trying to set up a system of hiring halls in the wake of their first breakthrough victory in the grape-growing industry in California in 1970.

As detailed in the excellent history From the Jaws of Victory by Matthew Garcia, Cesar Chavez was more interested in the UFW as a social movement than in doing the work to ensure that contracts were signed in a timely fashion, that hiring halls (which had to be set up on far-flung farms all over the state of California) were operational in time to handle the seasonal hiring rush in the fields, that they were adequately staffed by competent people (Cesar Chavez had a rooted ideological objection to paying union staffers more than a poverty wage), that they kept adequate records and matched workers to referrals efficiently, and that they were operating in a non-discriminatory and efficient manner. As a result, a lot of UFW hiring halls developed a reputation for being shady or slow and inefficient or favoring Mexican workers over Filipinos - which became something of a hindrance in maintaining existing membership and organizing new workers.

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Fleet Management Limited Appoints Chief Executive Officer | Seamen Job

Fleet Management Limited (“Fleet” or the “Company”), a part of The Caravel Group Limited (“Caravel” or the “Group”), announces the appointment of Captain Rajalingam (‘Raja’) Subramaniam as the new Chief Executive Officer. He joins the Company on Monday, October 21, 2024, as “CEO Elect,” and officially assumes the role on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Captain Subramaniam will report to Dr. Harry S. Banga, Chairman and CEO of The Caravel Group.

Captain Subramaniam will succeed Dr. Kishore Rajvanshy, who has served as Managing Director of Fleet Management Limited since the Company’s inception thirty years ago. During his tenure, Dr. Rajvanshy has led Fleet Management Limited’s growth into the world’s second largest third-party ship management company. Dr Rajvanshy will transition to “Managing Director Emeritus” and remain as a “Non-Executive Director” in a senior advisory role. Mr. Angad Banga JP will continue to serve as the Group Chief Operating Officer of The Caravel Group, the parent company of Fleet, and actively support Fleet’s leadership team during this transition.

A seasoned leader and a highly qualified maritime professional, Captain Subramaniam combines first-hand seafaring experience as a Master Mariner with strong business acumen. Formerly the President & Group CEO of the MISC Group, he strengthened the Group’s standing as a dominant force in the global shipping and offshore industry, steering the company amid a shifting landscape of complex challenges, from economic uncertainty to evolving environmental regulation. Captain Subramaniam has demonstrated his adept ability to deliver growth, innovation, and champion excellence, all of which he will bring to Fleet Management Limited.

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Exploring Various Masters Courses for Your Future

In today’s fast paced world, where industries are evolving at a breakneck speed, higher education needs to keep up. Whether you’re fresh out of college or a seasoned professional looking to pivot, advanced degrees can open up new career paths. Let’s dive into three exciting and forward thinking programs like Masters in Financial Technology, MBA in Supply Chain Management, and MBA in Maritime Studies.

Why Choose a Masters in Financial Technology?

Financial technology, or FinTech, is where finance meets innovation. Imagine a world where payments are instant, transactions are secure, and financial services are more accessible than ever. That’s the magic of FinTech.

Pursuing a Masters in Financial Technology arms you with the knowledge to navigate and thrive in this dynamic field. You’ll learn about blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital banking, and more. These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the building blocks of tomorrow’s financial systems.

Career Opportunities: The demand for FinTech professionals is skyrocketing. From startups to established banks, everyone is looking for tech savvy individuals who can bridge the gap between finance and technology.

Skillset: You’ll gain a mix of technical skills (think coding and data analysis) and financial acumen. It’s a potent combination that can set you apart in the job market.

Flexibility: FinTech isn’t confined to one industry. It’s relevant in banking, insurance, investment, and even retail. The possibilities are endless.

MBA in Supply Chain Management: The Backbone of Business

If you’ve ever wondered how products get from manufacturers to your doorstep, that’s supply chain management in action. It’s the backbone of every business, ensuring that goods and services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

An MBA in Supply Chain Management equips you with the tools to streamline these processes. You’ll delve into logistics, procurement, operations, and everything in between. Here’s why this degree is a gamechanger:

Companies with strong supply chain operations are more competitive. They can reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and respond swiftly to market changes.

This MBA isn’t just about the nitty gritty of supply chains. It also focuses on leadership and management, preparing you to take on senior roles. Supply chains are global. This program often includes international case studies and projects, giving you a broader understanding of the field.

Navigating New Waters with an MBA in Maritime Studies

The maritime industry is vast, covering everything from shipping and logistics to marine insurance and port management. With globalization, the importance of maritime operations has only increased. An MBA in Maritime Studies is designed for those who want to navigate these waters — literally and figuratively. This specialized MBA offers a deep dive into the unique challenges and opportunities within the maritime sector.

Industry Growth: The maritime industry is growing, driven by international trade and the need for sustainable shipping solutions. An MBA in this field can position you at the forefront of this growth.

Unique Expertise: This isn’t a run of the mill MBA. It’s tailored to the maritime world, covering topics like maritime law, port operations, and shipping finance.

Networking Opportunities: The maritime sector is a close knit community. This program can help you build valuable connections with industry leaders and peers.

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Deciding to pursue a masters or an MBA is a big step. It’s about aligning your passion with your career goals. Whether you’re drawn to the tech driven world of FinTech, the operational excellence of supply chain management, or the expansive opportunities in maritime studies, there’s a program out there for you. At the end of the day, the right choice depends on your interests and career aspirations. And if you’re looking for an institution that offers comprehensive programs in these fields, consider D Y Patil University. With its diverse specializations and commitment to excellence, it might just be the perfect place to embark on your educational journey.

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Executive Post Graduate Programmes

The two-year Executive MBA Program previously termed as MBA for Working Professionals) by IIM is designed for mid to senior-level executives, who are looking at accelerating their career growth without taking a break from existing jobs. The Executive MBA Program is designed to equip the participants with formal management education and sharpen their skills to enable them to move into senior leadership roles. Working professionals with minimum marks or equivalent in graduation and minimum years of work experience - iim bangalore executive mba.

The collaboration between IIM gives you the best of both worlds, learning from some of the finest and brightest scholars in IIM and the domain experts who will deliver the maritime sectoral courses. Your ambition is to lead by example and make a difference. To reach your true potential, you need the right tools, mentorship and perspective of a world class management program. With its application-oriented learning, executive coaching, and career support, is designed to prepare you to reach higher, create impact, and lead sustainably - executive mba in india. 

Executive Post Graduate Programmes/ Executive MBA from IIMs is catching up fast these days and most of the institutes in India have launched these courses either on a full-time or part-time basis. EPGP or Executive Post Graduate Programmes or simple EMBA (IIM Executive MBA programs) a good options for working professionals or executives who wish to enrich their skills and take their organizations to the next level around work.

You will be part of a diverse cohort across industries, sectors and levels, enabling you to learn from each other and build a close-knit, yet distributed network. Every year, we have executives from some of the most reputed organizations enrolling in the program. The constant flux of ideas and perspectives among your peers and you will enable you to see beyond what meets the eye, and sharpen your general management skills in a short period of time. To make your experience richer, our leadership development program will provide you with a platform to interact with and learn from eminent thought leaders and industry stalwarts. For more information, please visit our site https://www.goalisb.com/

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‘We’re a dead ship’: Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. waters in recent years (Washington Post) Less than two weeks after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed by an out-of-control cargo ship, another huge container ship passed beneath a busy bridge connecting New York and New Jersey and then suddenly decelerated in a narrow artery of one of the nation’s largest ports. “We’re a dead ship,” said a voice over the maritime radio a short time later, invoking an industry term that often refers to a ship that is unable to move on it own. Three tug boats helped shepherd the APL Qingdao—a vessel more than 1,100 feet long and flying under the flag of Malta—from where it lost propulsion near the Bayonne Bridge to a safe location. The April 5 incident is one of hundreds in which massive cargo ships lost propulsion, many near bridges and ports, according to a Washington Post analysis of Coast Guard records. The findings indicate that the kind of failure that preceded the March 26 Baltimore bridge collapse—the 984-foot Dali is believed to have lost the ability to propel itself forward as it suffered a more widespread power outage—was far from a one-off among the increasingly large cargo ships that routinely sail close to critical infrastructure.

They criticized Israel. This Twitter account upended their lives. (Washington Post) Dani Marzouca was in bed trying to sleep when the phone started buzzing. An organization dedicated to publicly rebuking critics of Israel had posted on X a clip of Marzouca declaring that “radical solidarity with Palestine means … not apologizing for Hamas.” The 20-second clip, from an Instagram live stream, rapidly garnered more than 1 million views. Soon, the group, StopAntisemitism, was calling Marzouca a “Hamas terrorist supporter” and tagging their employer, the branding firm Terakeet of Syracuse, N.Y. Hundreds of people commented on X, LinkedIn and email, including one who asked: ��Do you really have antisemites like this working for you, @Terakeet?” Within a day, Marzouca was fired. Marzouca, 32, is one of nearly three dozen people who have been fired or suspended from their jobs after being featured by StopAntisemitism, according to the group’s X feed, part of a wave of digital activism related to the Israel-Gaza war. Since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel responded by attacking Gaza, groups have poured resources into identifying people with opposing political beliefs, sometimes deploying aggressive publicity campaigns that have resulted in profound real-world consequences.

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hope for a fair presidential election fades (AP) The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation. A senior U.S. official, discussing the decision with reporters, said any U.S. company investing in Venezuela would have 45 days to wind down operations to avoid adding uncertainty to global energy markets. Wednesday’s actions essentially return U.S. policy to what it was prior to the agreement hammered out in the Caribbean island of Barbados, making it illegal for U.S. companies to do business with state-run oil producer Petróleos de Venezuela S.A., better known as PDVSA, without a specific license from the U.S. Treasury Department.

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes (AP) Ecuador on Tuesday began to ration electricity in the country’s main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants that produce about 75% of the nation’s power. The power cuts were announced on Monday night by the ministry of energy. “We urge Ecuadorians to cut their electricity consumption in this critical week,” the statement read. “And consider that each kilowatt and each drop of water that are not consumed will help us face this reality.” The power cuts in Ecuador come days after dry weather forced Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá to ration water as its reservoirs reached record lows, threatening local supplies of tap water.

U.K. votes on ‘smoke-free generation,’ but conservatives fear ‘nanny state’ (Washington Post) Britain is poised to launch a world-leading project to create a “smoke-free generation” by effectively banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born in 2009 or after. The legislation would raise the legal smoking age each year so that the prohibition would follow the generation indefinitely. Vaping, however, would not be affected and instead would be subject to other restrictions. Smoking itself would not be subject to fines. Older smokers would be allowed to continue to buy tobacco until they quit—or die. Sunak, who does not drink alcohol or smoke, and who is reported to fast one day a week, argues that saving lives is the conservative thing to do. Leading figures in his party have expressed their opposition, arguing that if people want to smoke, it’s not the government’s job to stop them. Sunak’s predecessor, Liz Truss, has dubbed the bill the ill-considered work of a “nanny state.”

Ukraine’s Vulnerabilities (NYT) Ukraine’s top military commander has issued a bleak assessment of the army’s positions on the eastern front, saying they have “worsened significantly in recent days.” Russian forces were pushing hard to exploit their growing advantage in manpower and ammunition to break through Ukrainian lines, the commander, Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, said in a statement over the weekend. At the same time, Ukraine’s energy ministry told millions of civilians to charge their power banks, get their generators out of storage and “be ready for any scenario” as Ukrainian power plants are damaged or destroyed in devastating Russian airstrikes. With few critical military supplies flowing into Ukraine from the United States for months, commanders are being forced to make difficult choices over where to deploy limited resources as the toll on civilians grows daily.

Solomon Islands: The Pacific election being closely watched by China and the West (BBC) National elections Wednesday in the tiny Solomon Islands are being watched by world powers. With 420,000 voters deciding who will hold 50 national seats, the election in the small Pacific nation is being closely followed by China and the United States, five years after the Solomon Islands switched political alliances from Taiwan to China, with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogava signing a security pact with Beijing. Western concerns over the Chinese navy gaining a foothold in the Pacific region prompted the U.S. to try to improve diplomatic relations with the island nation.

Iran president warns of ‘massive’ response if Israel launches ‘tiniest invasion’ (AP/Forbes) Iran’s president has warned that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s attack over the weekend. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron told reporters in Jerusalem: “It's clear the Israelis are making a decision to act…We hope they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible.” Israeli officials have also made it clear that a response was necessary, with IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari saying: “We cannot stand still from this kind of aggression,” and allow Iran to get away “scot-free.”

Israeli tanks push back into northern Gaza, warplanes hit Rafah (Reuters) Israeli tanks pushed back into parts of the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday which they had left weeks ago, while warplanes conducted air strikes on Rafah, the Palestinians’ last refuge in the south of the territory, killing and wounding several people, medics and residents said. Tanks advanced into Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza and surrounded some schools where displaced families have taken refuge. Beit Hanoun, home to 60,000 people, was one of the first areas targeted by Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza last October. Heavy bombardment turned most of Beit Hanoun, once known as ‘the basket of fruit’ because of its orchards, into a ghost town comprising piles of rubble. Many families who had returned to Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in recent weeks after Israeli forces withdrew, began moving out again on Tuesday because of the new raid, residents said.

A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods the Dubai airport (AP) The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world’s busiest airfield for international travel. The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949.” That’s before the discovery of crude oil in this energy-rich nation then part of a British protectorate known as the Trucial States. Rain also fell in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. However, the rains were acute across the UAE. By the end of Tuesday, more than 142 millimeters (5.59 inches) of rainfall had soaked Dubai over 24 hours. An average year sees 94.7 millimeters (3.73 inches) of rain at Dubai International Airport. Some stranded passengers reported “living on duty-free.”

UN envoy lashes out at Libya’s feuding parties and their foreign backers (AP) The U.N. envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country’s feuding parties and their foreign backers at a U.N. Security Council meeting Tuesday and then confirmed he had submitted his resignation. The former Senegalese minister and U.N. diplomat, who has held the job for 18 months, said he had done his best to get the five key political actors in Libya to resolve contested issues over electoral laws and form a unified government to lead the country to long-delayed elections. But Bathily said his attempts “were met with stubborn resistance, unreasonable expectations and indifference to the interests of the Libyan people.” And he warned that these entrenched positions, reinforced by “a divided regional and global landscape,” may push Libya and the region to further instability and insecurity.

The Cloud Under the Sea (The Verge) The world’s emails, TikToks, classified memos, bank transfers, satellite surveillance, and FaceTime calls travel on cables that are about as thin as a garden hose. There are about 800,000 miles of these skinny tubes crisscrossing the Earth’s oceans, representing nearly 600 different systems, according to the industry tracking organization TeleGeography. The cables are buried near shore, but for the vast majority of their length, they just sit amid the gray ooze and alien creatures of the ocean floor, the hair-thin strands of glass at their center glowing with lasers encoding the world’s data. If, hypothetically, all these cables were to simultaneously break, modern civilization would cease to function. The financial system would immediately freeze. Currency trading would stop; stock exchanges would close. Banks and governments would be unable to move funds between countries because the Swift and US interbank systems both rely on submarine cables to settle over $10 trillion in transactions each day. In large swaths of the world, people would discover their credit cards no longer worked and ATMs would dispense no cash. As US Federal Reserve staff director Steve Malphrus said at a 2009 cable security conference, “When communications networks go down, the financial services sector does not grind to a halt. It snaps to a halt.”

Languages (Economist) Of the world’s 7,000-odd languages, almost half are expected to disappear by the end of the 21st century. Two culprits are usually considered responsible for this decline. The first is colonialism: when great powers conquered countries, they imposed their language in government and schools and relegated local ones (or banned them outright). The second is capitalism. As countries grow and industrialise, people move to cities for work. They increasingly find themselves speaking the bigger language used in the workplace rather than the smaller one used at home.

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Acte Reviews for Career Tracks

Introduction

According to our Acte reviews, In the realm of technology, Acte has carved a distinct niche for itself, offering pioneering solutions and expert consultancy services. This article delves into the company’s ethos, objectives, strengths, and areas for enhancement as perceived by both users and employees.

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Company Overview

Acte prides itself on delivering value-optimized and future-proof technological solutions. Focusing on industries such as rail, IoT, energy, and maritime, Acte has positioned itself as a consultancy and sales firm with profound specialized expertise.

Mission and Vision

Acte is driven by a mission to pioneer new, value-optimized, and future-proof technological solutions through its consultancy services and product offerings within its domain. Its vision is to emerge as a market leader and the preferred choice for customers, suppliers, and employees.

Pros

Innovative Solutions: Acte is renowned for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to technology, a pivotal factor in its success.

Expertise: With a team boasting specialized knowledge, Acte ensures the delivery of high-quality consultancy services.

Work Culture: Employees highly rate the work culture, highlighting aspects such as job security, satisfaction, and company ethos.

Learning and Growth: Acte places a strong emphasis on learning and career advancement, providing ample opportunities for skill development.

Cons

Work-Life Balance: Some employees express concerns regarding work-life balance, citing long working hours.

Limited Features: While Acte’s solutions are robust, some users feel that the features provided may not cover all niche requirements.

Customer Service: Mixed reviews exist regarding customer service, with some users facing challenges in obtaining timely support.

User Reviews

User feedback serves as a gauge of a company’s performance and customer satisfaction. Acte receives a blend of reviews from users. While platforms like AmbitionBox showcase high overall ratings, praising the learning environment and senior management, reviews on Sitejabber suggest room for improvement in customer service and transparency.

Conclusion

Acte emerges as a company committed to innovation and expertise, with its mission and vision reflecting aspirations to lead and excel in the technology sector. While opportunities for enhancement exist, particularly in customer service and feature expansion, the positive work culture and focus on employee development bolster its strong market position. User reviews offer valuable insights to aid Acte in continually enhancing its services and retaining its status as the preferred choice in the industry.

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Cruise giant Carnival UK accused of plan to fire and rehire 900 crew

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A leading cruise ship company is being accused of a plan to fire more than 900 staff members if they do not accept new terms and conditions for their job.

Carnival UK, owner of P&O Cruises and Cunard, notified authorities of the “fire and rehire” plan one day after beginning talks with union members.

The Nautilus union said it showed the cruise firm had “no real intention to engage” in meaningful negotiations.

Carnival UK said it was “not making any redundancies”.

It comes after a separate company, P&O Ferries, last year became embroiled in a dispute over the sacking of 800 of its workers by its owner DP World. The firm sacked staff without notice, replacing them with foreign agency workers who were paid less than the UK minimum wage.

Nautilus, which represents hundreds of those potentially affected, said Carnival UK has notified authorities in the UK and Bermuda of its intention to change employment terms and conditions for 919 crew across 10 vessels.

The union said the changes would affect crew on P&O Cruises as well as those working on ships such at the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary 2.

In a statement, Nautilus referred to Form HR1, a document outlining a company’s redundancy plans that is submitted to the UK government.

“Negotiations with the union opened on November 14 but the union was only notified of the HR1 on the evening of November 22,” it said, adding that Carnival has written: “Dismissal and re-engagement may be considered if agreement cannot be reached on new terms.”

Nautilus said the move suggested “that the employer never had any intention of ‘meaningful negotiation'”.

Carnival UK said: “We are categorically not making any redundancies and we will not dismiss and re-engage staff. In fact we have significantly increased our headcount across our fleet.”

It added: “This is an annual pay review process with our maritime officers onboard our ships which will ensure alignment. This will empower our staff, deliver the right teams across our fleet and attract and retain talent to work on our ships.”

The union said the cruise company effectively “wants to enforce a cut in 20% of their working days”, which amounts to a drop from 243 days worked per year, to 200 days, leading to a drop in income.

It said changes were being enforced and were “not negotiable”, leaving members upset, especially as it seemed that the company were “taking away flexibility” in terms of when the work could be done.

Nautilus has written to the company calling for it to withdraw the threat of “fire and rehire”, and engage in meaningful negotiations.

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said history was “repeating itself”.

“The lives of hundreds more seafarers are once again being upended by bad bosses who know they can get away with it”, she said. adding ministers have ignored “warning after warning” that this would happen again without changes in employment law.

Nautilus’s senior national organiser Garry Elliot called on the government to learn lessons from last year’s P&O Ferries scandal “and outlaw the coercive practice of fire and rehire”. He added: “Employers cannot be allowed to treat their employees with contempt and force through fundamental changes to terms and conditions by playing with their employees’ livelihoods.”

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JB Rae-Smith elected UK Chamber of Shipping President | Rig Jobs

Today international shipping industry veteran, JB Rae-Smith was elected as President of the UK Chamber of Shipping, taking over from Graham Westgarth.

JB Rae-Smith is a member of the John Swire & Sons Executive Committee, and the majority of his career has been with the Swire Group’s marine interests. He graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in engineering and joined the Swire Group management training programme. He has lived in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the United States and Singapore. In 2016 JB returned to the United Kingdom and is Chairman of United States Cold Storage and a Director of a number of the Group’s private businesses.

Before being elected as President, JB has served as the Chamber’s Vice President since 2022. Karrie Trauth, Senior Vice President, Shipping and Maritime at Shell, has now been elected to this role.

Commenting on his election JB said:

“I’m delighted to be elected as President of the UK Chamber of Shipping.

“Shipping faces a number of challenges in the years ahead as we speed up the pace of decarbonisation, improve seafarer welfare and the rising risk to security of the global supply chain. At the same time, we need to continue to play a central role in the country’s economic and social wellbeing.

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via National Heritage Board/LinkedIn: Curator position available in Singapore specialising in Maritime Archaeology. No details on  closing date, so if you plan to apply, do so sooner than later!

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Exclusive Insights: What James Cartlidge Said About Naval Defence

we Transcript of the Speech Delivered at Farnborough International Conference Centre by the Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge.  

Official portrait of James Cartlidge MP. Photo by David Woolfall. Wikimedia.   It’s a pleasure to be here at the tenth Navy Leaders’ Combined Naval Event. It’s very pleasing to see so many international partners from around the world. I was just talking to the Peruvian delegation. And just want to emphasize this point about the importance of international partnership as being key to our collective defense. On Friday, I had the great privilege of attending the Hebrides range, Benbecula, for the NATO exercise there were I think, 13 countries, and 4,000 personnel. We had senior officers, Americans, Italians, Norway, and so on. And we must all remember that there’s nothing more powerful than the signal it sends to our adversaries to see how many of us there are in a coalition and how strong is our collective determination. So, I also had, some of you may have been there, the pleasure to address the First Sea Lord Sea Power conference last Wednesday, in London and again, representation all around the world. So, as I say, in the job for a month, I hope I have already shown that while the ministers do change from time to time, our consistent recognition of the importance of the maritime domain remains unchanged. And as I am a new minister, just by way of background, some of you will know the Minister of Defence Procurement is actually typically not someone who served the military but with a commercial or legal background. So, I’ve taken over from a lawyer, Alex Chalk, who is now the Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor. My background is in business I ran an SME, and although not in the defense sector, participated in public procurement so I have a lot of sympathy for those companies. The SMEs, which I see as a key stakeholder in defense, previously was a minister in the Treasury. So, you may say, SME background, Treasury minister, perfect for defense procurement in some respects, but I will just say this, it’s not just about that angle of value for money. It’s about growth. So, for me, it is about the contribution of defense and the UK defense industry to our domestic growth, but in particular to the export potential. And I do personally feel passionate that this country can go even further as a leader in defense exports. And that will be a particular priority for me that I’ll be setting out more in the coming weeks. I spoke about the importance of the maritime domain. More than 90% of global trade is still carried over the oceans, tens of thousands of miles of underwater cables carry global financial transactions worth trillions of dollars between continents every day as well as more than 95% of international data. So, in other words, the contemporary global system depends on a well-functioning maritime sector. But with dependency inevitably comes vulnerability and today we are facing some of the most profound challenges to the domain that we’ve seen for decades. Whether it’s Russia's barbaric invasion of Ukraine, the subsequent blocking of the vital trade routes into the Black Sea, or China’s increasing belligerence as it expands its presence across the world. Something our refreshed integrated review calls an epoch-defining threat. Then there is the all-encompassing threat posed by climate change, raising the stakes in the high north as melting ice caps reveal natural resources and potential trade routes. The reality is that our Navies are being pulled in every single direction with events in the Indo-Pacific directly impacting the Euro Atlantic, and vice versa. And we’re being forced to meet these ever-increasing demands under ever tighter budgets. But it is far from all doom and gloom. This weekend, we’ll celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic. And just as in 1943, today, we still have one thing our adversaries lack, which is partners we can trust. Here in Farnborough, we have representatives from 50 countries, including all 30 NATO nations, here because as we all know that in this era of constant global competition, we can only succeed if we work together which is very much the spirit I saw up in the Outer Hebrides. Not just in operations and in exercises but in the factories and the shipyards. And as you might expect from a procurement minister, it’s the industrial side of things that I want to focus on today. The crucial component of galvanizing our industrial capacity is while our navies might travel around the world, it’s the industrial sector back home that powers their success. In recent years, the UK shipbuilding industry has been transforming itself so it can do more business with you.  

But why would you want to work with us?

  First of all, we’ve got the skills. For centuries British shipyards were a byword for quality. During the Battle of the Atlantic, the likes of Rosyth, Belfast, and Devonport built their legends churning out mighty steel leviathans at a rate of knots. Today we’re witnessing a renaissance in great British shipbuilding as those same yards construct the next generation of world-class vessels. And we’re working in tandem with our suppliers to strengthen their hands. We’ve put in place a 30-year pipeline of Government orders – spanning frigates, destroyers, and support ships for the Navy, as well as a whole host of vessels for other government departments. And that’s giving the industry the baseline demand they need to invest and upskill. We’re also simplifying the procurement process by cutting out unnecessary regulations and processes. But as well as building for today, our industrial sector is laying the foundations for future success too. Not just by constructing world-class facilities, from the carbon-neutral Carrier Logistics Centre under construction in Portsmouth to the new shipbuilding hall at Govan. But by training thousands of new maritime engineers and project planners, on apprentice and graduate schemes, ensuring we have the onshore skills base required to stay at the cutting edge of this industry for decades to come.   Secondly, the UK is an innovative nation. 80 years ago, it was ground-breaking radar and SONAR technology that swung the Battle of the Atlantic our way. Today our maritime industry is again at the forefront of new technologies and concepts. And while a former sailor and Farnborough alumnus Patrick Blackett once conducted crucial operations research during the Second World War, today Patrick Blackett lends his name to our unique experimental vessel for testing these new technologies. Operated by NavyX, the Patrick Blackett helps the team bring new kit and concepts from the drawing board to the frontline as quickly as possible. At the moment they’re testing a quantum accelerator in partnership with Imperial College. This particular quantum accelerator provides a cutting-edge navigational system, meaning we can still operate if our access to satellites is cut off, even if others cannot. And that’s just one example of the innovation driving our Navy. In the past year, we’ve also been trialing uncrewed minehunters on operations in the Gulf and investing in autonomous helicopters which can track adversary submarines. As well as fitting the Mk 41 missile launcher to our Type-26 and Type-31 frigates – enabling them to use a whole range of next-generation weaponry. And we’ve also just announced a deal with Thales for a £70 million combat mission system for the Type-31s. But we’re not just focusing on today’s technology. We’re preparing for the breakthroughs that haven’t even reached the concept yet; those ‘Dreadnought’ moments of tomorrow; those advanced vessels that make anything that came before obsolete.   Thirdly and finally, we want you to work with us because we share fundamental values. In a world where our way of life is constantly being undermined by rogue actors both state and non-state, it’s important to have partners you can trust. Partners united by a firm belief in freedom and the international rule of law. And partners with whom we are working ever more closely to protect our values. I am delighted that over the past year, our ships have been working with your navies right across the world. Whether supporting and leading NATO exercises in Eastern Europe and training Ukrainian sailors in mine clearance. If operating in the High North alongside partners in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). Whether safeguarding strategic chokepoints on busy shipping lanes around the Malacca Strait, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Suez Canal. We’ve shown that when we come together, cliche as it is, we can be greater than the sum of our parts. And that’s as much the case in our factories and shipyards as it is in operations and exercises. As I said earlier, the UK’s shipbuilding industry has taken significant steps to become a stronger partner. We’re now designing our next-generation ships with exportability at their heart. And we’re already seeing some of the huge benefits of industrial collaboration. Take our Type-26 frigate – the global combat ship. The likes of Australia and Canada are already investing in this world-beating design because they recognize how much it can do for their own navies. Then there’s our Type-31 frigate – which, as well as being one of the most adaptable ships around, is helping form a new kind of partnership. One which isn’t just about buying and selling. But about sharing skills, learning from each other, and helping partner nations to build up their own indigenous shipbuilding industry. That’s something we are seeing right now in Poland, thanks to the support of the Navy and Babcock. And I look forward to seeing other nations join the Type-31 club in the coming months and years. Yet perhaps the best example of this partnership in principle is AUKUS. It’s not just strengthening our industrial bases and creating thousands of highly skilled jobs in the UK, US, and Australia. And it’s not just turbocharging innovation, with all three nations pooling their best and brightest brains to break new ground in underwater technology. But it’s uniting three allies at a time when our adversaries are trying to drive us further apart. AUKUS, therefore, provides a model for the way we seek to work with our friends in the future. And I’m here today because I want us to seize the opportunities on offer to bolster our bonds and extend our associations. So, I do hope this will be the start of a stronger relationship with all your navies and industries. The UK’s shipbuilding sector is energized. The engines are pumping, the propellers are turning and we’re setting sail for success. By the time I’ve been in the job for a few months, I’ll come up with some better puns than that! So, let’s do more together, let’s learn from each other, and let’s find new ways to share our industrial burden. And as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of that victory in the Battle of the Atlantic this weekend, with allied navies convening on the Mersey for three days of commemorations, let’s remember that in our darkest days, we found strength and solace in great partnerships. By reinvigorating those partnerships today, we can pave the way for an even more successful tomorrow.   Sources: THX News, Ministry of Defence & James Cartlidge MP. Read the full article

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The ethical concerns being raised over hiring of foreign nurses

As regions like the Maritimes race to recruit foreign-trained nurses, the International Council of Nurses says there are many ethical issues to consider.

Howard Catton, the chief officer of the International Council of Nurses, said even before the pandemic, the world was short by about 6 million nurses. That’s only gotten worse.

He says countries like Canada, the US, UK and Germany are leading the way to recruit international nurses.

“But often when you look at the countries that they’re recruiting from, those countries have fewer nurses per head of population than the countries that are doing the recruiting,” Catton said.

Nova Scotia has seen a surge of interest from foreign-trained nurses ever since the Nova Scotia College of Nursing relaxed licensing rules for seven countries where the scope of practice is similar. These countries include the Philippines, Nigeria, India and the U.K. and U.S.A.

While the Philippines has long produced more nurses than it needs, and been a top world supplier of nurses, Catton points out how the country recently declared it’s short by about 350,000 nurses.

He adds India has also supplied a lot of nurses to the world but that country has ambitions to increase access for its own people and needs about 4 million nurses to do that.

“That means there really are some ethical issues and considerations here about the risk of harm to the countries that you’re recruiting from,” Catton said.

In a recent interview, Gail Tomblin Murphy, Nova Scotia Health’s chief executive nurse and vice-president of research, innovation and discovery, noted how Nova Scotia follows ethical recruitment principles created by the World Health Organization.

Tomblin Murphy said the NICHE program prioritizes internationally-educated nurses who are already in Nova Scotia over international recruitment, and it is building partnerships outside Nova Scotia to enhance the global nursing and healthcare workforce.

At the individual level, Tomblin Murphy pointed out how NSH is not only focused on bringing workers here, but making sure workers have a place to live, a job, and support.

“I feel very strongly that what we are doing is abiding by ethical principles and Nova Scotia is a leader in that regard,” said Tomblin Murphy.

Delegations from Nova Scotia have been travelling to India and Philippines to build partnerships.

“We can have faculty exchanges, where faculties from those countries India and Philippines, come and do some of the teaching with us and in Nova Scotia, and that our Nova Scotia, for instance, faculty can make exchanges as well,” said Tomblin Murphy.

Tara Sampalli, a senior director with Nova Scotia Health, has been part of delegations that have gone to India and the Philippines. She notes the aim of the NICHE program is to support people who’ve already made up their minds.

“For people who’ve already who’ve made the transition, they want to come. We want to make sure they’re not spending more money trying to make their way. But we say Nova Scotia wants you, we will support you end to end,” said Sampalli.

Catton says it’s important to consider the country as well as the individual.

“Are countries who are leading the recruitment effort, for example, are they building nursing schools? Are they providing health education lecturers to go in to support?” he said.

“Are they providing any financial compensation for the loss of those nurses and healthcare professionals because it’s the countries they’re recruiting from who have paid to educate to educate those nurses.”

Catton believes there needs to be a shift by all countries to invest more in health and make sure they’re educating enough people to meet their needs now and in the future.

Khalehla Perrault, a spokesperson with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, said the province understands it has a responsibility to the communities they recruit from, and doing so in an ethical manner is always front of mind.

“In many cases, these nurses are people who have identified an opportunity to explore outside of their country and we want to make sure Nova Scotia is the best place for them,” Perrault said.

“In other cases such as our recruitment efforts in Kenya, we are giving people who need options an important opportunity.”

Perrault added the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment is working hard to develop educational partnerships that will provide mutually beneficial arrangements through things like faculty and student exchanges.

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Sunday, May 28, 2023

Hot times (Bloomberg) Global warming-induced heat waves are worsening other problems around the world: Ships in the Panama Canal are being asked to lighten their loads, and wildfires in Canada’s top energy-producing province of Alberta have knocked out a fifth of the nation’s natural gas output. Scorching temperatures in Malaysia are pushing up food inflation—and putting pressure on government bonds. It’s a great time to be in the air conditioning business.

Debt ceiling negotiators race to cement deal before June 5 deadline (Washington Post) The U.S. government will run out of money to meet all its payment obligations on June 5, if Congress does not raise the debt ceiling, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen told lawmakers on Friday, providing a more precise forecast to lawmakers trying to break an impasse. Her new projections came as lawmakers struggled to strike a deal that would raise the nation’s borrowing limit and hold spending down, which Republicans have said is necessary to get their support to raise the borrowing limit. The new default date should not be seen as a reprieve, but rather a more firm deadline that “ensures the urgency” of reaching a deal within days, said Rep. Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.), one of the key GOP negotiators. (Later: President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation’s legal debt ceiling, but now Congress must rush to approve the spending cuts package in a matter of days to avert default.)

Teen workers are in high demand for summer and commanding better pay (AP) Teens have long been vital to filling out the summertime staffs of restaurants, ice cream stands, amusement parks and camps. Now, thanks to one of the tightest labor markets in decades, they have even more sway, with an array of jobs to choose from at ever higher wages. In April, nearly 34% of Americans aged 16 to 19 had jobs, according to government data. That compares with 30% four years ago, the last pre-pandemic summer. More jobs are available for those who want them: There are roughly 1.6 jobs open for every person that is unemployed, according to the Labor Department. In normal times, that ratio is about 1:1. Maxen Lucas, a graduating senior at Lincoln Academy in Maine, had his first job at 15 as a summer camp dishwasher, followed by a stint as a grocery bagger before getting into landscaping. He said young workers can be choosier now. “After COVID settled down, everyone was being paid more,” said the 18-year-old from Nobleboro who’ll head off to Maine Maritime Academy this fall.

US to give away free lighthouses as GPS makes them unnecessary (Guardian) Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government. The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old. The development of modern technology, including GPS, means lighthouses are no longer essential for navigation, said John Kelly of the GSA’s office of real property disposition. And while the Coast Guard often maintains aids to navigation at or near lighthouses, the structures themselves are often no longer mission critical. Yet the public remains fascinated by the evocative beacons, which are popular tourist attractions, beloved local landmarks and the subject of countless photographers and artists, standing lonely but strong against tides and storms, day and night and flashing life-saving beams of light whatever the weather.

Russia’s gold (Reuters) Russia produced an estimated 325 tonnes of gold in 2022, and exported 116.3 tonnes of it from February 24, 2022, to March 3 of this year. Russia is not exactly the most favorable trading partner of the world, so the overwhelming majority of it, 99.8 percent of Russia’s gold exports, went to just three countries: predominantly the United Arab Emirates (75.7 tonnes worth $4.3 billion, up from 1.3 tonnes in 2021) and then China and Turkey, who split the balance. Russia’s been hawking its gold at about 1 percent under market rates, making it a favorable trade to those willing to subvert the global sanctions.

Ukrainian children carry on (AP) The two children squinted to see through the thick smoke that hung in the air after a deafening blast shook their small home in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The pair, ages 9 and 10, called out for their father. Only eerie silence followed. Then Olha Hinkina and her brother, Andrii, rushed to the bomb shelter, as they had been taught. When the booms stopped and the smoke cleared, they found their father on the porch—motionless and covered in blood after being struck by a Russian projectile. The two siblings join a generation of Ukrainian children whose lives have been upended by the war. Russia’s full-scale invasion has subjected them to constant bombardment, uprooted millions from their homes and turned many into orphans. At least 483 children have lost their lives and nearly 1,000 have been wounded, according to figures from Ukraine’s general prosecutor’s office. Meanwhile, UNICEF says an estimated 1.5 million Ukrainian children are at risk of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues, with potentially lasting effects. Nearly 1,500 Ukrainian children have been orphaned, the National Social Service of Ukraine said. When Andrii Hinkin remembers his hometown, he doesn’t recall the bombs, the smoke or the thunderous explosions. He remembers it as a beautiful village. Asked what are his biggest dreams, he responds timidly. “I want to grow up.”

US rebukes Kosovo for escalating tensions, Serbia puts army on alert (Reuters) The United States and allies rebuked Kosovo for escalating tensions with Serbia on Friday, saying the use of force to install mayors in ethnic Serb areas undermined efforts to improve troubled relations with neighbouring Serbia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic placed the army on full combat alert and ordered units to move closer to the border following clashes on Friday between Kosovan police and protesters opposed to the ethnic Albanian mayors. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized the government of Kosovo for accessing the municipal buildings by force and called on Prime Minister Albin Kurti to reverse course. In a statement, Blinken said Kosovo’s actions went against U.S. and European advice and had “sharply and unnecessarily escalated tensions, undermining our efforts to help normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia and will have consequences for our bilateral relations with Kosovo.”

Suspicious Software (Guardian) According to a joint investigation by multiple international research groups, spyware developed by NSO Group, an Israeli cyber-intelligence firm, has been used for the first time in a military conflict. NSO Group’s Pegasus, a military-grade spyware that allows users to hack into and remotely control any cell phone, was used to target multiple people involved with the Armenia-Azerbaijan border conflict from October 2020 to December 2022. The victims include journalists, human rights advocates, and a U.N. official. One former Armenian foreign ministry spokesperson was hacked over 27 times between October 2020 and July 2021, a period when she was still active as a diplomat, taking part in crucial negotiations regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh war. She was reportedly involved “squarely in the most sensitive conversations and negotiations related to the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis,” including ceasefire talks involving France, the U.S., and Russia. While NSO Group claims it investigates reports of its spyware being abused by governments, it has been continually abused around the world. The governments of India, Poland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico have all employed the spyware for different purposes, including surveilling opposition leaders and foreign diplomats.

Amid Turkey election, a Syrian man’s murder stokes fear among refugees (Washington Post) The campaign posters promising to deport Syrian refugees appeared on the morning that Saleh Sabika was killed. They were all across the city by the time he began his final shift in a country that didn’t want him anymore. Grainy CCTV footage from the Istanbul sock factory around 10 a.m. shows a fistfight between Sabika, a 28-year-old Syrian, and a Turkish colleague. Not long after, eyewitnesses said, the colleague grabbed a knife from a nearby restaurant and returned to stab Sabika in the chest. He was dead by the time he reached the hospital. “He wasn’t just killed by a weapon,” said his childhood friend Islam, who spoke on the condition that he be identified by his nickname, fearing for his own safety. “He was killed by the words of all those politicians who planted the ideology against us in people’s heads,” he continued. “It won’t be the last death like this.” As Turkey prepares for a landmark runoff in its presidential election, the fate of people like Sabika and Islam are on the ballot. After years of economic crisis here, Syrian refugees and asylum seekers have become easy targets for leaders across the political spectrum, who contend that immigrants are changing the nation’s character and should be returned to their home country by force. Even before election season, a rising tide of forced deportations, police harassment and violent hate crimes had left many Syrians feeling under siege.

Israeli agents conducted raid against militants in civilian area, killing a child (Washington Post) The traffic was barely moving on March 16 in central Jenin, an unusually busy Thursday afternoon in the West Bank. With the holy month of Ramadan just days away, restaurants were full and shoppers wove between cars as they hustled from store to store. A father pushed a stroller past a silver sedan. Inside the car, Israeli undercover agents were in place, waiting to carry out an operation against two Palestinian militants who were walking nearby. Omar Awadin, age 14, pedaled by on his bicycle, having just completed his last errand of the day. Moments later, four plainclothes security forces burst from a second silver sedan nearby in pursuit of the militants and opened fire. Such scenes are increasingly common in the West Bank, where more than 3 million Palestinians live under Israeli military occupation and a new generation of militants has risen to prominence. Israel says raids like this one are vital to disrupting terrorist networks and protecting its citizens from attack; Palestinian officials say they are war crimes that should be referred to the International Criminal Court. Israeli military operations have long been a fixture of life here, but they once happened mostly at night, and usually ended in apprehensions. This year, under the most right-wing government in Israeli history, a growing number of incursions have been carried out during the day, in densely packed urban areas such as Jenin. As of May 15, 108 Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, including militants and civilians, had been killed by Israeli forces, according to the United Nations, more than double last year’s toll from the same period. At least 19 were children—including Omar, who was fatally shot during the raid in Jenin.