Profile: Brian Schoeneman, 37th House District Candidate
At a Glance
Born: Baltimore, Maryland Education: B.A. in political science, the George Washington University, 2001. M.A in political management, the George Washington University, 2004. J.D. Catholic University of American Columbus School of Law, 2011. Family: Married, one child Public Office: None Profession: Legislative and Political Director, Seafarers International Union of North America.Conservative blogger Brian Schoeneman insists that he is “a different kind of Republican.”
“I’m not involved in social issues,” Schoeneman, 34, said. “I spent much of my career in organized labor and I’ve worked in a variety of roles. I’m a guy who focuses on getting things done. We need a legislature that is effective in solving problems.”
Schoeneman is moving on from blogging to the blogged as he runs his own campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 37th House District. The district covers portions of Fairfax Station, Burke and Centreville. Democrat David Bulova is currently representing the district.
Schoeneman has been a blogger on several Northern Virginia political sites since 2009. He has blogged for sites Too Conservative and Bearing Drift . He also started his own site, Common Sense .
“I liked the issues and getting to know what’s going on in Northern Virginia and after a year and a half of blogging, my wife and I were talking and I was complaining, and she said, ‘You’ve been talking about this for the last two years, when are you doing something about it?’” Schoeneman said.
Friends said that they were not surprised that Schoeneman would move on to a political path.
“The thing that strikes me the most about Brian is that he is willing to engage all newcomers. He is very always willing to get into a good discussion about things,” said Stephen Spiker, who also blogged for Too Conservative. “It’s not something you find online often.
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Profession: Legislative and Political Director, Seafarers International Union of North America. Conservative blogger Brian Schoeneman insists that he is “a different kind of Republican.” “I'm not involved in social issues,” Schoeneman, 34, said.
August 16 - When they meet next month in Paris, international marine underwriters will discuss all lines of marine insurance business. The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) says that at its forum the curse of piracy and its vicious
Latino Peace Officers Association, San Francisco District Attorney Investigators Association, IBEW Local 6, IBEW Local 1245, Sailors' Union of the Pacific, Seafarers International Union, Carpenters Local Union 22 and Sprinklerfitters Local 482.
In total, six unions have signed on as a parties in one of the four cases - the American Federation of Teachers, United Steelworkers, Police Benevolent Association, Law Enforcement Supervisors Union, Nurses Association, and Seafarers International.
During the recent International Seafarer Family Convention (ISFC) 2011, Smart presented the cash card linked to a mobile phone to Filipino seafarers and their beneficiaries. The two-day ISFC had the theme 'The bonds of families, the success of the
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION WEST COAST REGION (SIU) AND UNITED ...
SAN PEDRO, CA- Today, the Seafarers International Union (SIU) West Coast Region and United Industrial Workers endorsed Congresswoman Janice Hahn in her up coming re-election campaign for California’s 44th Congressional District. Today’s endorsement comes on the heels of a poll released last week showing Janice Hahn with a twenty-point lead over her nearest opponent.
“In this tough economy, we need more representatives in Congress who are willing to stand up to the extremist in Washington and fight for the working middle class,” said Herb Perez, Vice President of the United Industrial Workers. “Janice Hahn has always been there for working men and women, and we need to make sure she returns to Washington to fight for us.”
“Right now we are focused on keeping our current jobs and creating more good jobs at the same time. As a former Los Angeles City Councilwoman, and now as a Congresswoman, Janice Hahn has always had her priorities straight—focusing on job creation and getting our economy back on track,” Jeff Turkus, Port Agent of the Seafarers International Union (SIU) West Coast Region for the Port of Los Angles.
“I am proud to receive these endorsements today from the Seafarers and United and Industrial Workers because they recognize I am focusing on creating more good paying jobs here at home,” said Congresswoman Hahn.
Support from organized labor will play a huge role in determining who wins next year’s election. The Seafarers International Union West Coast Region and United Industrial Workers are both members of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. SIU represents merchant mariners and boatmen who sail aboard U.S. flagged vessels in the deep sea, the Great Lakes, and inland waterways. SIU members are represented on board a wide variety of ships, including military support, passenger ships, barges, tugboats, and commercial trade. The SIU’s membership includes a variety of workers, such as, workers in the engine departments, deck, and stewards.
Watched 'The Seafarers' - 1953 short/promo film for the Seafarers International Union directed by Stanley Kubrick. Cool shots. Early genius.
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