The REAL story is when the Greene Boat line ships were sold to a new owner a couple of years ago, the new owner forced out the crew Union. The Union is using their beholden in Congress in an attempt to force the new owner to unionize all of their ships. Reports are the Union even turned down an offer to put the Union back on the DQ, MQ and AQ, because they also wanted to be on owner's other four ships.

The Guard, however, has always resisted the exemption and by doing so has provided Congressman Oberstar with the "safety" issue to cover the Union's bidding. Shame on all these people! Cheers to Congressman Wamp!

Details here:

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=2253