Based in Griffith, Indiana, Central Marine Logistics manages a fleet of three vessels formerly owned and operated by Inland Steel. Of the three vessels Central Marine Logistics manages, one, the S.S. Edward L. Ryerson is in long-term layup and is no longer in service. 

Unit Number

USW Local 5000-04

Unit Members

35

USW Local 5000 Fleet Representative

Adam Larson
[email protected]
(440) 543-3109

Central Marine Logistics Fleet

• M/V Joseph L. Block (728' 0" x 78' 0"; 7,000 HP)
• S.S. Wilfred Sykes (678' 0" x 70' 0"; 7,700 HP)
• S.S. Edward L. Ryerson (730' 0" x 75' 0"; 9,900 HP) - Inactive

Corporate Contact Information

445 N. Broad Street
Griffith, Indiana 46319
(219) 922-2602
www.centralmarinelogistics.com

The American Iron and Steel Institute reports that steel production is up 2.5% for the week ending August 22 over the previous week. 

Last week, domestic raw steel production was 1,412,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 63.0%. The same week in 2019 saw the production at 1,841,000 net tons and a capability utilization rate of 79.1%. While these numbers still lag behind those of the previous year, production is up from the 1,377,000 net tons produced in the week ending August 15 when the rate of capability utilization was 61.5% 

Year to date production stands at 50,245,000 net tons at a capability utilization rate of 65.8%, down 20.3% from the 63,076,000 net tons produced during the same period in 2019. 

Steelmakers in the Great Lakes region accounted for 482,000 net tons or 34.1% of the overall domestic production. 

The regular monthly maating for August will be held 8/23 at 1400 in the forward recreation room. Crew members off the vessel that wish to convey their concerns may do so by contacting Ship's Chairman Nate Chesebro at (906) 322-2258 or emailing [email protected]. 

From the Lake Carriers Association: Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in July, a decrease of 46.5 percent compared to a year ago. Shipments were also 41 percent behind the month’s 5-year average.

Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 20.7 million tons, a decrease of 22.6 percent compared to the same point in 2019. Iron ore shipments are 19.8 percent behind their 5-year average for the first seven months of the year.

Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments: July 2015-2020 & 5-Year Average (Net Tons)
Includes Transshipments to Quebec City for Shipment Overseas

Members and Retirees of Local 5328

Good evening  all. 

 Unfortunately we face more layoffs for next week as the market seems to be going a bit soft. I’m hoping the company has notified those being laid off and showing some respect to workers as they are so big on this word!!??

 The company has not approached the union on the CEWS for period 6 yet.  

 Grievances are at a high the last few months. I’m sure that’s an indication of present management and changes they are trying to make. Some that in the union’s opinion, break the CBA.  For those that have been affected or grieved 5.11/5.12, we will be meeting senior management next Thursday.  I expect all grievances pertaining to 5.11/5.12 to be resolved or the grievance committee will file for arbitration. 

 Membership meetings will resume on September 10 at 5:00 pm. Social distancing measures will be in place as well ask mandatory masks, that will be provided. 

 Labour Day 2020 we will be driving in a calvacade of cars to the 3 area hospitals to show support to front line workers. Then to mountain drive park for sandwiches and refreshments.

The USW District 6 Next Generation Committee is also selling shirts with all proceeds going to Movember Canada for awareness in prostate and testicular cancers. Please see Mike Hnatjuk or Rich Wood if you are interested in purchasing a shirt for a great cause.

JOE CRUGNALE SCHOLARSHIP 

 Members of Local 5328. It’s that time where local 5328 will award a $500.00 Scholarship in honor of Joe Crugnale, a long time standing President and activist of Local 5328. The Scholarship will be awarded to a son, daughter, step son or step daughter to an active member of local 5328.

Following is the eligibility criteria for the Joe Crugnale scholarship: 

•The applicant must be enrolled in a full-time course of study leading to a diploma, certificate or degree from any publicly recognized college or university with proof of enrollment. 

•The applicant must submit an essay between 750-1000 words in length (French or English). 

•The essay...