Jones Act

Metal Trades Department Condemns Extension of Jones Act Waiver

Aug 13, 2026 | Jones Act

Statement from Dale M. Troll, President, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO The Metal Trades Department strongly objects to President Trump’s decision to extend the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days and opposes waivers of the Jones Act that allow American maritime...

Jones Act Waivers: Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Damage

Apr 24, 2026 | Jones Act, Uncategorized

The decision by the Trump Administration to extend waivers of the Jones Act for another 90 days is deeply concerning and fundamentally misguided. The Jones Act exists to protect our national security, sustain a strong domestic shipbuilding industry, and ensure a...