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.

SIU of Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Latin America
Full nameSeafarers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Latin America
Members637 (2005)
AffiliationSeafarers International Union
Key peopleJorge L. Cruz, president
Office locationSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Websiteseafarers.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

References

  1. "The President's Report/Rapport Du Président". seafarers.ca. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
  2. "Seafarers Union In Puerto Rico Sued For Retaining Welfare Contributions". Dept. Of Labor Press Release. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
  3. "Retired SIU of Puerto Rico President Terpe Passes Away". Seafarers Log. Retrieved March 18, 2007.


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