Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers Online Press Conference and Community Event
On Tuesday, September 15th, members and friends of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers will hold a press conference and community event to call for a pathway for seafarers to return home under Covid.
Under COVID-19, an international ban has been placed on crew changes for ships. While over 300,000 seafarers remain at stranded sea beyond their originally stipulated contracts, many of those seafarers remain along the Pacific Coast in the Portland and Vancouver area.
Members and Friends of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers, including representatives from ILWU Local 4, the International Transport Workers Federation, the Portland Seafarers Mission and the Port of Vancouver will speak at the event.
WHEN: September 15th, 2020 5:30p-6:30p PDT
WHERE: Those who register will receive a zoom link the morning of September 15th