Petition for OSG and ATC to come to the table.

CEO Samuel Norton and President and COO Timothy DiPietropolo

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Masters, Mates & Pilots,

The Licensed Deck Officers (LDOs) at Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) and Overseas Shipping Group (OSG) voted in a free and fair election to be represented by Masters, Mates, and Pilots (MM&P), effective January 1, 2024, and October 22, 2024, respectively. Despite their legal obligation to negotiate in good faith, both companies have refused to come to the bargaining table.

We urge you to sign the petition below, addressed to CEO Samuel Norton and President & COO Tim DiPietropolo, demanding that they respect our rights and engage in fair negotiations.

Your support makes a difference. Together, we are stronger.

In Solidarity,


General Executive Board
Masters, Mates, and Pilots


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To: CEO Samuel Norton and President and COO Timothy DiPietropolo
From: [Your Name]

We, the undersigned Licensed Deck Officers of Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) and Alaska Tanker Company (ATC), alongside the leadership and membership of the Masters, Mates, and Pilots (MM&P) union, respectfully call on CEO Samuel Norton and President & COO Timothy DiPietropolo to engage in good-faith negotiations with us.

On April 19, 2024, CEO Samuel Norton addressed the OSG and ATC fleet in an email, stating:

"To avoid any confusion and to repeat the message that I have communicated several times over the past few weeks: it is up to the LDOs to decide if they want a union, and if so, which union. OSG recognizes and respects the right of our employees to decide whether they will be represented by a union. We also note that about half of our LDOs are supervisory and have different rights and responsibilities. That said, OSG will accept the representation decisions of our LDOs, including, should it be the case, the right to remain unrepresented."

We have exercised that right and voted for MM&P representation in a free and fair election, certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Every day, we report for duty aboard your vessels with dedication and professionalism, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of OSG and ATC vessels—contributing directly to the company's success and reputation.

Now, we ask that you stand by your word and respect our decision. We urge you to meet with us without delay to begin meaningful negotiations. Our shared objective is the continued success of OSG and ATC, and we are committed to working collaboratively toward a fair and just agreement.