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The officers' wages and benefits are set by secret mail ballot referendum and are paid out of the General Treasury. It is illegal under the SUP Constitution for any regularly elected officer to be paid by an employer. Union support staff are members of Local 3 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union and are also paid out of the treasury of the SUP.The Sailors' Union of the Pacific is an AFL-CIO autonomous affiliate of the Seafarers' International Union of North America ( SIUNA ) which was organized by the SUP in 1938. Other autonomous affiliates of the SIUNA, which is the only federation of unions in the AFL-CIO, includes the Marine Firemen's Union and the SIU-Atlantic, Gulf and Inland Waters District.Autonomy is key to our affiliation with SIUNA. The SUP membership makes all decisions regarding the conduct of our organization including bargaining and contracts. The SUP controls its own destiny.The SUP is also affiliated with the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, also founded by the SUP ; State Federations of Labor in California, Washington State, Hawaii, as well as AFL-CIO Labor Central Councils in many cities in those states.By participating in these organizations, the SUP acts in concert and solidarity with the rest of the labor movement on issues common to all, ranging from bread and butter issues of wages, hours, and working conditions to those involving social justice.

The AFL-CIO in Honolulu is a representation of the hopes and dreams of American workers, striving to fulfill the human desire for liberty, justice, and community. The organization is dedicated to promoting individual and associational freedom, combating oppression and cruelty, and uniting with individuals worldwide who value democracy and solidarity. Generated from their website's infomation

The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) has been a vital institution for the U.S. Merchant Marine since its inception in 1875, contributing to the nation's economy and national security. Celebrating 150 years of service, the union advocates for the rights and benefits of its members while promoting the importance of U.S.-flag shipping and shipbuilding. M.E.B.A. offers a variety of resources for its members, including job opportunities, welfare funds, and support for political actions. With initiatives like the Good Welfare Fund and the Political Action Fund, the association is dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of marine engineers and ensuring competitive wages and benefits within the industry. Generated from the website