LET US WELCOME

   Last week, we welcomed, Anatoliy S. Nyemov - Chairman of the Trade Union Organization for the "Okean Shipyard" in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. Mr. Nyemov has over 40yrs of service in shipbuilding and trade unions. He earned a Masters Degree in Engineering/Naval Architecture/Submarines from the University of Mykolaiv. In 2009 he was awarded the title of "Honored Trade Union Worker of Ukraine" by the Government of Ukraine.

   The "Okean Shipyard" translates to “Ocean” Shipyard and is located in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. It is the third major ship construction yard in the area. It operates modern production facilities supplied by world known companies and it has a medium and heavy tonnage production line.

   Mykolaiv, Ukraine is a city in southern Ukraine, the main ship building center of the Black Sea, and, arguably, the whole Eastern Europe. The city is an important transportation junction of Ukraine (sea port, commercial port, river port, highway and railway junction, airport).

   Some of the topics of discussion included labor rights and how our two governments differ, the various types of ships that are built in eachother(s) respective facilities and how GD - NASSCO will begin construction on a pair of 764-foot-long containerships that are expected to be the largest ships of any type in the world primarily powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

We thanked, Mr. Anatoliy S. Nyemov for visiting our website and for his service to shipyard workers abroad.

(Right to Left)

Oksana Kovalska, Mr. Anatoliy S. Nyemov, Mrs. Liubov I. Nyemova, Tyler Brown, Robert Godinez Sr. Jim Cooksey and Gary Powers

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Sequestration

What is Sequestration?

It's a series of automatic, across-the-board cuts to government agencies, totaling $1.2 trillion over 10 years. The cuts would be split 50-50 between defense and domestic discretionary spending.

It's all part of attempts to get a handle on the growth of the U.S. national debt, which exploded upward when the 2007 recession hit and now stands at more than $16 trillion. The sequester has been coming for more than a year, with Congress pushing it back to March 1, 2013 as part of the fiscal cliff deal at the end of the last session.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/06/politics/cnn-explains-sequestration

 

How does this affect San Diego?

San Diego Mayor, Bob Filner, says budget cuts to the Defense Department could mean 5,000 lost jobs for San Diego's maritime industry. Congressman Scott Peters says canceled military projects would cause $400 million in lost revenue.
"Ships will not be repaired, our readiness as a nation will go down, civilians in the defense department will be laid off," Filner said.
http://www.cbs8.com/story/21309695/sequester-threatens-5k-local-jobs-400m-in-lost-revenue

What can you do to help stop Sequestration?
You can go to or click on this link and send a pre-typed message to the President, your Senator, and your House Representative asking them to stop Sequestration.
http://boilermaker.capwiz.com/boilermaker/issues/alert/?alertid=62388531

A response from Senator Feinstein:

          Thank you for contacting me regarding sequestration of funding for the Department of Defense. Please know that I share your deep concern over these cuts, and I am committed to making sure our Armed Forces have the resources they need to fulfill their responsibilities and carry out their missions. 

The United States military is asked to do many things around the world, including active operations in Afghanistan, operations against terrorist organizations, and humanitarian aid in response to natural disasters. Given this broad spectrum of responsibilities, I believe it is vital that the Department of Defense is adequately funded. In these difficult financial times, however, Congress must also ensure that our defense budget is spent wisely and effectively. 
As you may know, the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction that was created by the Budget Control Act (Public Law 112-25) failed to reach an agreement to reduce future deficits. The Federal Government therefore now faces across-the-board cuts of $1.2 trillion over 10 years, half of which will come from the defense budget and half from domestic programs. The passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (Public Law 112-240) temporarily delayed the implementation of these cuts through the end of February 2013, at which point I hope that the President and Congress will be able to reach a long term solution. 
I believe that these across-the-board cuts with no consideration of a program's value are simply bad policy and could severely harm our economy. I am especially concerned about the potential impact of sequestration cuts on defense-related jobs in California, as well as on the state's economy, which is just beginning to show signs of a rebound. Deep cuts to federal funding would reverse the progress California has made and could lead to another recession. 
I firmly believe that Congress must enact both revenue raising measures and targeted spending cuts in order to address our nation's debt problem. Please know that I share your concerns regarding automatic across-the-board cuts to defense programs, and I hope that Congress will come to a compromise that prevents sequestration from occurring. 
Once again, thank you for writing, and I hope that you will continue to keep me informed about issues of importance to you. Should you have any further comments or questions, please feel free to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841, or visit my website at www.feinstein.senate.gov. Best regards.

Sincerely yours,
  Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
What are local leaders doing in San Diego?
Most recently on Feb 22, 2013 the Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association held a rally with hundreds of workers in protest of the Sequestration cuts at Cesar Chavez Park.

 

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CURRENT SHIPYARD JOBS

Shipyard Workers Union:
National City, CA. Reported 04/23/2012

Seeking JOURNEYMAN LEVEL WELDERS ONLY for a power plant in the State of Georgia.  Must pass 3-position carbon stick and fluxcore mig welding test. Benefit package is about $46.96/hr and job should last about 4 years.

Seeking JOURNEYMAN LEVEL Welders & Shipfitters for contracted Union Shipyard Work in Mississippi. Short term and long term work available. Hourly rates paid over $36.00/hr for qualified applicants.

If you are interested in any of these positions, contact:
Shipyard Workers Union Hall (619) 477-7373 or
Robert Godinez, President: (619) 379-8299


BAE Systems:
APPLY ONLINE AT http://www.baesystems.jobs/

Miller Marine
Download application at http://www.millermarine.us/contact-us.aspx

Filling Various Ship Repair Positions As Needed

1430 Hoover Ave.
National City, CA. 91950

Phone : (619) 474-5491

Fax : (619)477-3539 (Human Resources, Accounting & Purchasing)

Continental Maritime of San Diego (Huntington Ingalls):

Check for openings at http://www.continentalmaritime.com/employment.stm

Ability to acquire Rapid Gate Credential required.
Excellent company paid benefits and savings plan available. Apply in person to:

Continental Maritime of San Diego
A Subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries
1995 Bay Front Street
San Diego, CA 92113

 Marine Group Boat Works:

To apply go to website:http://marinegroupbw.com/employment/index.htm

Hiring:
• Pipe Fitter/Welder
Minimum 3 years experience working on boats
- Must be able to calculate pipe runs
- Have a working knowledge of Viega pipe
-Weld Stainless steel, Steel and Aluminum pipe, Sweat copper nickel
-Shipyard experience preferred but will consider candidates with industrial construction experience

• Aluminum Welder / Fitter
Minimum 3 years experience
- Shipyard fitting experience
- Cutting torch in position
- Carbon Arc - Layover - Tack with stick       

How to apply:
1. Click here to download the Marine Group Boat Works employment application
2. Complete the form and send it via:
- E-mail to hr@marinegroupbw.com
- Fax to (619) 427-0324
- Or mail to 997 G Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
If you have employment questions, feel free to contact Human Resources at (619) 427-6767 ext 120
 or email hr@marinegroupbw.com


PACIFIC SHIP REPAIR AND FABRICATION
SAN DIEGO, CA.  Reported 04/09/13 website: http://www.pacship.com/osjb/jobs.php

Seeking JOURNEYMAN SHIPFITTERS

Must have 3-5 years recent marine experience. Ability to interpret drawings, blueprints and layout. Demonstrated welding skills in vertical, horizontal & overhead with flux-core equip. Knowledge of various tool usage and welding procedures



Apply at:
1625 Rigel St. San Diego, CA. 92113   (619) 232-3200

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