Seafarers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Latin America
The Seafarers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Latin America (SIUPRCLA) is a labor union of mariners.[1] SIUPRCLA is an affiliate union of Seafarers International Union.
| Full name | Seafarers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Latin America |
|---|---|
| Members | 637 (2005) |
| Affiliation | Seafarers International Union |
| Key people | Jorge L. Cruz, president |
| Office location | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Website | seafarers.org |
In 1998, the United States Department of Labor obtained a consent order requiring SIUPRCLA "to repay $374,729, plus interest, to its welfare plan as repayment for improperly retained employer contributions owed to the welfare plan."[2]
Presidents
- Keith Terpe (1970–1981)[3]
- Jorge L. Cruz (current)
See also
- Seafarers International Union
- Michael Sacco
- Paul Hall (labor leader)
References
- "The President's Report/Rapport Du Président". seafarers.ca. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
- "Seafarers Union In Puerto Rico Sued For Retaining Welfare Contributions". Dept. Of Labor Press Release. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
- "Retired SIU of Puerto Rico President Terpe Passes Away". Seafarers Log. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
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