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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 18, 2020

In this issue//IMO: Crew Change Woes Turning into Humanitarian Calamity//ITF Floats New Approach on Crew Change Crisis//CMES Looks to Reopen in July//APL EISENHOWER Chief Recounts Mariner Rescue//Authorization Process Begins as MarAd Bill is Introduced//Keep HQ Updated with Your Contact Info//Houston Hall Closed Tomorrow for Juneteenth//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 11, 2020

In this issue//Protests: Waterfront Workers Show Solidarity//Maritime Labor Looks for Government Help to Relieve Crews//Companies Work toward Crew Reliefs//Urgent ILO Call to Release Global Mariners//Momentum Slows for Ill-Advised Oakland Ballpark//Doyle Brings M.E.B.A. Experience to Port of Baltimore//Jones Act Celebrated by House Transportation Committee Leaders//Surge in Cyber Attacks since February//Keep HQ Updated with Your Latest Contact Info//

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Maritime Labor Asks DOD, DOS to Aid Stranded Mariners

Maritime Labor called on the Department of Defense & Department of State to help assist mariners stranded on their vessels due to pandemic travel restrictions.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 4, 2020

In this issue//Federal Judge Halts Anti-Union Election Rule Implementation//Jones Act Centennial//Fire at AFL-CIO, Mission Continues//CG Extends Expiring Mariner Documents through Rest of Year//Don’t Forget about the 4MF Raffle//Pandemic Naughty & Nice List//M.E.B.A. Diagnostic Centers & Alternate Sites//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 28, 2020

In this issue//Unions Fighting for Safe Crew Changes; ILO, IMO Urges Action//JEREMIAH O’BRIEN Survives Raging Inferno// Processing Mariner Appeals During Pandemic//Maritime Day Debriefing//Biden Earns AFL-CIO Endorsement//Qualified Applicants Can Make Membership if Documentation is Forwarded//Hardship Assistance Program//NOAA Predictions on Hurricane Season in Atlantic, Pacific//Maritime Supply Chain is Focus of Friday House Subcommittee Hearing//Online Membership Meetings//

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Nautilus Federation Letter Calling for Safe Crew Changes

Hundreds of thousands of global seafarers remain onboard vessels past their contractually agreed time - some for up to 15 months, due to the closure of national borders and denial of crew changes. M.E.B.A. is part of the Nautilus Federation which issued an open letter...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 21, 2020

In this issue//Reminder: Maritime Day Observance on YouTube//Labor Federation Sues OSHA for Safety Protection Standards//Tension in Persian Gulf Region///Important M.E.B.A. Election Info//Seafarers House Makes Beds Available for COVID Patients//Update Your Contact Info//Applicants Seeking Membership & Those in Arrears Should Know About Upcoming Report//Memorial Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 14, 2020

In this issue//MLA Calls for Better Protection of Mariners//ITF Lauds Mariner Efforts//Fight Continues for U.S.-Flag Shipping as House Reveals Relief Bill//Guidance on Affidavits for Duplicate MMC, Medical Certs//National Maritime Day Observance on YouTube This Year//Ships Will Sound Off During Week of Maritime Day Observance//Re-Published Link for Govt. Worker COVID-19 Claims//Members Urged to Keep Dues Current//Applicants Reminded on Requirements Needed for Membership//Applicants & Members in

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MLA Calls for Better Protection of U.S. Mariners from Pandemic

The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance issued a statement urging U.S. Government entities to enforce their powers to protect American mariners in areas of access to medical treatment, healthy working conditions, crew-change procedures and repatriation of U.S. mariners from foreign ports.

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Bipartisan Congressional Letter Seeks Assistance for MSP & American Crews

A letter sent to Congressional Leaders by House Members seeks relief for the Maritime Security Program and its American crews to help stabilize the MSP.

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