A study of Maritime Labor Unions with an emphasis on the trend of wages and benefits over the past ten years

Abstract

This study examines the history of five Maritime Labor Unions with an emphasis on the trend of wages and benefits over the past ten years (1976-1986). The five unions studied are: National Maritime Union of America (NMU); Seafarers ' International Union of North America (SIUNA); International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (NMP); National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA); and the American Radio Association (ARA).