David Heindel has been the President of the Seafarers International Union since February 2023 and Chairman of the ITF Seafarers Section since 2010.
Maryland, USA
Joined April 2009
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David Heindel retweeted
Foreign tanker freight rates have surged 10–15x normal levels over the past week.📈
Jones Act carriers are operating normally, delivering energy products at stable, predictable rates.🇺🇸
The American people rely on:
🚢American Tankers
🛢️American ATBs
👷♂️American Mariners
David Heindel retweeted
Thank you, President @RealDonaldTrump 🇺🇸
For standing with America’s shipbuilders, mariners, and the Jones Act.
Your support ensures American maritime dominance for generations to come.
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🚢🇺🇸 250 years ago today, the U.S. Merchant Marine took its first stand for American freedom. Since then, civilian mariners have delivered for America--fueling our economy, defending our interests, and standing ready when called. Today, we honor their courage and service.
#MARAD #MerchantMarine
ALT Peace and War Stamp
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Unions are all about community, lifting each other up and building better lives together. No wonder @Tim_Walz, a longtime teacher, coach, and union member, understands the value of community in our country.
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Growing up, I learned to be generous toward my neighbors, compromise without compromising my values, and to work for the common good.
@KamalaHarris and I both believe in that common good – in that fundamental promise of America. We’re ready to fight for it. And like she says: when we fight, we win.
David Heindel retweeted
A veteran’s transition from the military to a maritime career can be a rewarding experience. The maritime industry provides family-waged careers and an opportunity to continue vets' service for our nation. Learn more about our #MilitaryToMaritime program! militarytomaritime.org/
David Heindel retweeted
With @elonmusk using this platform to push the racist, fascist, ultra nationalist, anti-worker, agenda of former President Trump, us Labor advocates need a strong community on this platform to push back Calling 📣 all Labor Supporters… pass this along and follow each other back!
David Heindel retweeted
Even IF foreign companies were able to operate at a reduced cost due to noncompliance with US laws & regulations, the @nberpubs and the @WSJopinion imply that these savings would be passed on to American consumers.
History (and logic) says otherwise!
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David Heindel retweeted
We're gearing up in 2023 to organise for safer jobs, decent work and stronger rights for all. #WeAreITF
Watch ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton explain how:
David Heindel retweeted
"For over 100 years, the Jones Act has given us a framework for sustaining our shipbuilding posture and it must not be abandoned now," writes @robertcobrien, fmr. U.S. National Security Adviser, in @TheHillOpinion. 🇺🇸⚓️
thehill.com/opinion/national…
David Heindel retweeted
.@Seatrade corrects the record on the "anti-Jones Act propaganda machine" that claimed that waiving the Jones Act would cure concerns around a shortage of diesel in New England. Read more! 🇺🇸⚓️
seatrade-maritime.com/opinio…
David Heindel retweeted
🚨 BREAKING | Global poll confirms 81% of people believe the world’s economy 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 on #transport workers for the movements of goods and people.
Half of people worldwide think their government is handling transport 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲.
David Heindel retweeted
AMP today sent a letter to Governors @CharlieBakerMA, @GovNedLamont, @GovJanetMills, @GovChrisSununu, @GovDanMcKee and @GovPhilScott to address calls for blanket Jones Act waivers to New England. 🇺🇸⚓️
americanmaritimepartnership.…
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OSG's Sam Norton writes in @NewHampJournal: "Politicians’ habitual effort to focus blame on the Jones Act is predictable — and little more than political misdirection to distract from energy policies that have made New Englanders vulnerable..." Read More!
nhjournal.com/norton-the-jon…
David Heindel retweeted
Helpful reminder that the Jones Act is not a cost driver for increased gas prices, representing an average of less than one cent per gallon of the overall cost of gasoline.
americanmaritimepartnership.…
David Heindel retweeted
A great reminder of the need for strong shipbuilding industrial base. Thanks to the #JonesAct, the Army will have the shipyards it will need!
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Watch the latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast with @RepBost to learn more about American Maritime's importance to the homeland and economic security of Illinois and our nation as a whole! 🇺🇸⚓
youtube.com/watch?v=yicynSUp…
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Thank you @RepGaramendi @RepBobGibbs @RepLowenthal for being champions for mariners! We appreciate you leadership. freightwaves.com/news/lawmak…
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When a hurricane is going to impact the state, the domestic maritime industry works with marine fuel terminals to ensure that shoreside facilities are at capacity before the storm, like Overseas Shipholding Group's delivery into @PortEverglades this week. #JonesAct #HurricaneIan
Broward Mayor @Michaeludine says Port Everglades continues strong fuel supply with plenty of gas being delivered.