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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 13, 2020

In this issue//Trump Budget Good on MSP, RRF, Bad for Food Aid, Navy Ships & Port Infrastructure//AFGE Condemns Attacks on Government Workers//WWII Artic Run Mariners Eligible for Prestigious Medal//AFL-CIO Hails Uptick of Work Actions//Hemp Products Could Threaten Your MMC//NOAA Ship Ready for Mapping Mission/Two New NOAA Ships Planned//4MF Raffle Tickets//

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CDC: Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued "Guidance for Ships" related to the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease, 2019 (COVID-19).

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 6, 2020

In this issue//Launch of 4MF Raffle, Tickets at All Halls//Chevron, NCL, POID Input & Participation Sought//Rank & File Requested for OSG Bargaining//Retired Member Helps Spark PAF Push//Resolution to Expand Female Presence in Maritime Industry//Hapag-Lloyd is Testing Bio-Fuel//JOHN W. BROWN Returning to Temporary Berth//Document Checklist for Hall Visits//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 30, 2020

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Looks Ahead in Hornblower Contract Talks//DOD IG Says Sealift Readiness Reporting Needs Improvement//Coronavirus Alerts//OCEAN GIANT Cargo Ops at South Pole//Plans Info – New W-4//Space Available in Port Engineer Course at CMES//USMCA is Signed//San Pedro TWIC Center Moves to Long Beach//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 23, 2020

In this issue//NMS Back on Track after Years of Delay//Tug Captains say they are Being Targeted by Canal Authority//Yet Another Piracy Alert//BLS Report on Union Membership, But There’s More to the Story Says AFL-CIO//IMO: “Relatively Smooth” Transition to New Sulfur Limit//Update Your Contact Info with HQ//Payment Portal for Dues, PAF, G&W//Bring Shot Records Onboard//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 16, 2020

In this issue//AMHS Study Warns against privatization//Meeting with Rep. Luria//M.E.B.A. Heading toward the South Pole//NMC Exam Process Updates//Piracy is Down but Kidnappings are Up//Inclement Weather Sapped WSF Ridership Last Year//Union Plus Scholarships//MLK Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 9, 2020

In this issue//Alert to U.S.-Flag Shipping near Iran Continues//Oakland Alliance Concerns over Proposed Baseball Stadium//Watson-Class LMSR Bidding Underway//Restoration of AMHS Funding Urged//Federal Grant to Assist WSF Ferry Conversion//Coast Guard Reminder to Terminals over Seafarer Access// Nautilus Hails New Dockers Clause//Lake Carriers Pleased over Soo Lock Funding//

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Letter to MLB: Oakland Alliance Airs Concerns About Proposed Stadium

Oakland area transport unions and businesses are opposing an effort to build a new 35,000 seat Oakland A’s ballpark along with a hotel and housing developments in the old Charles Howard Terminal. The East Oakland Stadium Alliance penned this letter to Major League Baseball to air some of their concerns.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 2, 2020

In this issue//TRANSCOM Report Shows Need for RRF Recapitalization//Matson’s LURLINE Goes into Service Next Week//New Plan to Keep JOHN W. BROWN in Baltimore// MarAd Advisory for Mariners Near Yemen//Coast Guard Minimum Drug Testing Rate//Make Sure Your Email Address is On File//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 26, 2019

In this issue//OSG Announces Purchase of ATC//Senate Passes WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill; One More House Vote is Necessary//MAERSK KINLOSS Rescues Iranian Mariners//Rep. Ed Case Introduces Anti-Jones Act Bills//Fresh Piracy Warnings Following Attacks//Shipping Industry Proposes $5 Billion R&D Board to Address Emission Cuts//Important M.E.B.A. Documents are Online//

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