Founder & President, GSUI | Former Member of Legislative Council (MLC)<\/em><\/p>\nDear Brothers, Sisters, and Members of the Maritime Community,<\/p>\n
It gives me immense pride to address you as the Founder and President<\/strong> of the Global Seafarers Union of India (GSUI)<\/strong> \u2014 an organization born from struggle, built on solidarity, and driven by a shared vision of justice for every seafarer in this country.<\/p>\nFor over two decades, I have been actively involved in the fight for the rights of the Project-Affected People (PAPs), workers, and farmers<\/strong> of Navi Mumbai and Raigad District<\/strong>. I have witnessed the pain of displacement, the challenges of exploitation, and the silent suffering of those who work behind the scenes to keep our cities and industries moving forward. Among them, the voices of our seafarers \u2014 India\u2019s invisible lifeline of global trade \u2014 have too often gone unheard<\/strong>.<\/p>\nGSUI was established on 4th March 2022<\/strong>, not just as a union but as a movement<\/strong>. A movement to empower our maritime workers<\/strong>, to bridge the gap between seafarers and industry<\/strong>, and to create an ecosystem where rights, respect, and responsibility coexist<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWhat makes GSUI unique is our collaborative spirit<\/strong>. We do not believe in conflict, but in constructive cooperation<\/strong> \u2014 with shipping companies, port authorities, training institutes, and above all, government agencies<\/strong>. Together, we aim to shape inclusive policies<\/strong>, strengthen worker protections<\/strong>, and foster a future where India\u2019s maritime workforce is safe, skilled, and globally respected<\/strong>.<\/p>\nOur dedicated team, including leaders like Richa Gaurav Porwal and Gaurav Porwal<\/strong>, brings decades of experience in advocacy, welfare, and maritime policy reform<\/strong>. With your support, GSUI will not only fight for seafarers\u2019 rights but also help drive transformation in the entire shipping industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\nI call upon every seafarer, every company leader, and every citizen who believes in dignity of labour \u2014 join us<\/strong>. Let us chart a new course, one that ensures justice on land and at sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWith solidarity and strength,
\nShri Balaram Patil<\/strong>
\nPresident, Global Seafarers Union of India (GSUI)
\nFormer Member of Legislative Council<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Shri Balaram Patil Founder & President, GSUI | Former Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Members of the Maritime Community, It gives me immense pride to address you as the Founder and President of the Global Seafarers Union of India (GSUI) \u2014 an organization born from struggle, built on solidarity, and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-355","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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