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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 2, 2025

In this issue – Judge Halts Termination of Federal Worker Contracts//New M.E.B.A. Work in Portland//CMES Seeks Academic Dean//Interim Boston Rep. Hired//China to Retaliate for U.S. Port Fees//M.E.B.A. Ship Supporting Navy Mission//10-Year Observance of EL FARO Tragedy//CMES Releases 2026 Course Schedule//4MF Observance Tues.//

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Coast Guard Notice on Lapse in Appropriations and Government Shutdown

The Coast Guard issued the following notice after a lapse in appropriations shut down many federal offices on October 1, 2025.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 25, 2025

In this issue – M.E.B.A. ETC (LNG) Conference//Leo Gerard has Died//Bill Would Expand Overtime Tax Deductions to Mariners//Lawsuit Aims to Halt Hawaii Tax on Cruise Ships//Space in LNG as a Fuel Courses//20-Year 4MF Celebration//CG Extends Recency Regs//Bill to Sanction Russian Shadow Fleet//World Maritime Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 18, 2025

In this issue – Agreement with Liberty, NCL Reopener, More Maersk Talks Needed//Credentialing Modernization in the Works//Bill to Speed Up New Unionized Worker First Contracts//Ship Blamed for Internet Disruption//Coalition Defends Net-Zero Framework//Bill Would Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders//DOL Money for Shipbuilding//

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M.E.B.A. Support for FMC Nominee

Highlighting Laura DiBella's record of supporting maritime workers, the M.E.B.A. urged Senators to quickly confirm her nomination as FMC Commissioner.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 11, 2025

In this issue – Labor-Friendly Legislators Assist DOD CIVMARS//Seattle Rep. Announced//Cargo Boxes Spill into Long Beach Harbor//NMC MedCert Errors//WSC Report on Cargo Inspection Deficiencies//Baltimore Hall Closed for Defenders Day//9-11 Anniversary//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 4, 2025

In this issue – Merchant Marine Highlighted in DC V-J Day Commemoration//Tentative Agreement with MLL, M-Ships, E-Ships//Tentative Agreement with U.S. Ocean//More Federal Employees Stripped of Union Rights//Report Says Ammonia Viable as Marine Fuel//Red Sea Incidents & Mariner Well-Being//New Boston Rep. Sought//Members Can Join AMMV Parade in Philly//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 28, 2025

In this issue – Hanwha Will Build 10 Tankers, Another LNG Ship//Maine Maritime Training Ship Christened//$5 Billion Investment in Philly Yard//Final Voyage: Bill Langley//New Boston Rep. Sought//Membership Invited to Participate in Philly Parade in October//Great Lakes Group Honors Rep. McClain//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 21, 2025

In this issue – Historic 12-Year Contract with Interlake//Eastern Shipbuilding to Handle WSF Hybrid-Electric Construction//M.E.B.A. Urges FMC to Crack Down on FOCs//New Bill Would Waive Coast Guard U.S.-Build Requirement//WWII Mariner to Address DC V-J Day Anniversary Event//Last Chance for M.E.B.A. Hockey & Baseball Shirts//Back-to-School the Union Way//More Room in September Wartsila Courses//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 14, 2025

In this issue – Hanley, Barrere to Receive AOTOS Honors//Bill to Open up Jones Act Trade to Foreign Nations//U.S. Opposing IMO Ship Emission Plan//UN Security Council Meets on Maritime Threats//Shadow Fleet Vessel May Have Dragged Anchor to Cut Undersea Cables//Mariners are Happier Lately//M.E.B.A. Baseball & Hockey Jerseys Available//

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