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News Category: Updates

Paid Leave will Announce the 2025 Premium Rate in Late October


Paid Leave will Announce the 2025 Premium Rate in Late October The Paid Leave premium rate is changing on Jan. 1, 2025. Premiums, collected from employees and employers through quarterly reporting, fund the Paid Leave program. By law, we recalculate the Paid Leave premium rate annually on Sept. 30. The premium rate is adjusted based …

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“Western Flyer: Still in the Game” article


From sardine seiner to fisheries research, the Western Flyer continues to contribute to the industry The average commercial fishing vessel in the U.S. North Pacific fleet is over 40 years old, and most have been repowered. Launched in 1937, the 77-foot Western Flyer is older than most, and while no longer actively fishing, the former …

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Hood Canal Bridge closures schedule in MAY 2023


Bridge Repairs!   New Schedule brings weeknight and weekend nighttime bridge closures in May, June and September Schedule Weather permitting, the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge will close in May and June at night for the following durations: May 13 to May 17 10 p.m. Saturday, May 13, to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14 11 …

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Happy Easter to all


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UPDATE your Business Listing Please


Please take a moment to find your business on our Services Directory Page. Note contact information details and double check that your business is assigned the correct categories. This is important! If you have any changes to make, Photos or logo to add, please fill out THIS UPDATE FORM, or email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. If you forgot …

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Review our jobs page


Do you have openings in your business? Are you or a friend looking for a change or work in general? As a business, have these jobs been filed? Please review our jobs postings: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/jobs/

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Happy Winter Holidays!


We, the PTMTA, humbly thank all of our marine trades people, mariners, maritime scientists & creatives, partners, support businesses & community. Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Christmas, & New Year. May 2023 be a year of good health, joy, and reward for all.

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Moderate Risk Waste at Boat Haven closing?


Port decisions that can affect you; UPDATE: 2.07.22 Responses to letters of concern indicate that the Port is working with the MRW facility to ensure there is no gap in the service. Thank you for sharing your interest in its continuation. The transition is not expected until 2025. Moderate Risk Waste Facility at Boat Haven …

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Nov 30 COVID rules Update


FYI: The PTMTA is a member of the Chamber of Jefferson County. We received this recent update from Dr. Alison Berry via the Chamber regarding the current Proof of Vaccine mandate. If this ruling affects you or your business, please read :  LettertoJeffersonCountyBusinessCommunity

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