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100 Years of the Jones Act!

In a Policy Statement unanimously approved and released this week, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) observes the 100th Anniversary of the Jones Act and celebrates its beneficial effects.

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Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin on Coronavirus, March 9 Update

Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-20 - "Novel Coronavirus – Update (Change 1)", dated March 9, 2020

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 5, 2020

In this issue//WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill Headed to the President’s Desk//Union Coalition, Senators Blast Effort to Strip Union Rights from DOD Workers//More Shipboard Coronavirus Guidance//IMO “Carriage Ban” in Effect//CMES Working on “LNG as Marine Fuel” Course//Port of Baltimore Withstands Cyber Attack//Mariners Needed for CG Exam Working Group//

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MSC COVID-19 Response Plan and Medical Guidance

For Masters, Chief Engineers & Shore Staff, this is the Military Sealift Command's Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Command Response Plan and Medical Guidance

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World Health Organization COVID-19 Guidance (Shipping)

The World Health Organization issued interim guidance "Operational Considerations for Managing COVID-19 Cases/Outbreak onboard Ships"

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 27, 2020

In this issue//MLA Blasts Ill-Advised Oakland Ballpark Proposal//MLA Strategy Session in Juneau//Coronavirus Concerns//Saudis Say Red Sea Terrorist Attack was Foiled//Sealift Concerns Aired Before Senate Committee//Longtime Headquarters Staffer Retires//Good Response for Retiree PAF Drive/High Water will Delay Shipping on Upper Great Lakes//Raffle: Support the M.E.B.A. Memorial!//Houston Hall Closed Monday//Members, Applicants Encouraged to Attend March Meetings//

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Recommended Measures to Address COVID-19 Risks on Ships

Information issued to mariners who sail to areas with a higher concentration of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases.

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Maritime Labor Alliance Opposes Waterfront Ballpark in Oakland, CA

The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance issued a statement in opposition to a proposed waterfront stadium for the Oakland A's that would disrupt port and shipping operations. The MLA is made up of the M.E.B.A., ARA, IBU, ILWU and the MM&P.

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Coast Guard FAQ on Terminal Access as Compliance with New Rule Approaches

The Coast Guard continues to add to its Frequently Asked Questions section on the easing of seafarer access to marine terminals, as the final implementation of its new rules loom.

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 20, 2020

In this issue//MarAd’s Buzby Highlights Study that Calls for Bolstering U.S.-Flag Shipping//CAA Reunion Announced//Mine Warnings in Red Sea//POLAR STAR Icebreaker Completes Mission//Coast Guard FAQ on New Terminal Access Regs//Update Your Contact Info/LWOP Disrupts Govt. Fleet DCO Regularity//Facebook Photos Needed//

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