Views are mine alone. Former Commissioner: @USCC_gov. Former General Counsel, House Democratic Leader. Staff Chair Labor Advisory Comm.
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Michael Wessel retweeted
America’s maritime strength is critical to our economic and national security.
At @HudsonInstitute, I discussed how the SHIPS for America Act would help rebuild American shipbuilding and ensure the United States can compete with China.
Michael Wessel retweeted
Standing in solidarity with the hardworking men and women of @steelworkers in Whiting, Indiana, who have been locked out for more than two months. It’s time for serious negotiations for a fair deal so this lockout can end and these Hoosiers can get back on the job and earn an income to support themselves and their families.
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Michael Wessel retweeted
Thank you @PeteButtigieg for standing with @Steelworkers at local 7-1 in Whiting, IN! #EndTheLockout ✊🏾✊🏾
Standing in solidarity with the hardworking men and women of @steelworkers in Whiting, Indiana, who have been locked out for more than two months. It’s time for serious negotiations for a fair deal so this lockout can end and these Hoosiers can get back on the job and earn an income to support themselves and their families.
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Michael Wessel retweeted
Today, on National Maritime Day, we honor the generations of American workers who built and sustained the vessels that powered our economy, supported our military, and connected our nation to the world.
We also honor those who continue to build, maintain, and man our fleets.
The United States cannot afford to fall further behind in shipbuilding, repair, and maritime logistics. Rebuilding America’s maritime strength starts with investing in U.S. yards, U.S. workers, and U.S. supply chains.
Let’s end the Jones Act waivers, implement provisions of the Maritime Action Plan and pass the SHIPS for America Act, and end the discussion of offshoring the future of shipbuilding.
We can do this.
#NationalMaritimeDay
Michael Wessel retweeted
Today, we recognize the importance of the maritime industry to our economic and national security.
That’s why we need to pass the SHIPS Act – to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding and restore America’s maritime dominance.
Michael Wessel retweeted
One ship built last year—250 is the goal. In this clip from Innovate or Evaporate, Indiana Senator Todd Young highlights the urgency of rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capacity and what it means for the future of manufacturing. You can listen on the IBJ media podcast network, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Michael Wessel retweeted
Building more ships will bolster our national security and provide new opportunities for American workers.
As this new coalition demonstrates, there is broad recognition that we need to revive American shipbuilding.
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Michael Wessel retweeted
"The lockout at BP’s Whiting refinery is one that America cannot afford" -- #shame #steelworkers #1u chicagotribune.com/2026/03/2…
Michael Wessel retweeted
While China is testing different narratives to justify their escalatory move to control the flow of rare earths, the reality is that China wants to exert economic control over the world.
Michael Wessel retweeted
RSA's Erik Olson said "'CRRC’s use of forced Uyghur and child labor for train shells and railcar components has been widely reported going back years,' citing a 2020 report by the @ASPI_org that ... was confirmed by the @nytimes, the @bureauofinvest2 and @derspiegel."
Michael Wessel retweeted
Today’s announcement from the USTR lays out a series of strong steps to restore U.S. shipbuilding capacity, speaking to many of the concerns the USW and our allies noted in filing our Section 301 petition last year. Read more: usw.org/press-release/usw-us…
Michael Wessel retweeted
New Polling Shows Rare Bipartisan Support for U.S. Shipbuilding Revitalization - Alliance for American Manufacturing americanmanufacturing.org/pr…
Michael Wessel retweeted
Our military boots should be made in Belleville - not Beijing. Check out my campaign’s flagship TV ad about my fight for a future that’s not just Made in America, but Made right here in Central and Southern Illinois.
Michael Wessel retweeted
How did shipbuilding become the focus of Washington?
Follow this 🧵to learn more about how the effort to finally rebuild American maritime strength began:
Michael Wessel retweeted
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#NIH #Technology #Innovation @BBCWorld #ShenzhenTalent25
Michael Wessel retweeted
Support for Labor's push continues to grow as Trump plans to take additional actions to revitalize American shipbuilding.
As @jakejsullivan said, "American shipbuilding is critical to protecting our national & economic security. Now is the time to act." reuters.com/world/us/trump-p…
Michael Wessel retweeted
.@MWesselDC: "We can still be the industrial leaders of the world – but only if we act."
.@jakejsullivan: "American shipbuilding is critical to protecting our national and economic security. Now is the time to act — to address the impact of China’s policies and to replenish American maritime capacity and power." reuters.com/world/us/trump-p…
Michael Wessel retweeted
I stand with these workers – we have to hold China accountable for cheating the system.
The clock is ticking. @POTUS must act now.
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