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M.E.B.A., TTD Unions Call for Economic Relief for Frontline Transport Workers

TTD unions, including the M.E.B.A., called on Congress for economic relief to frontline transportation unions...

Virtual Ship Tour: SS JOHN W. BROWN

A virtual tour of the WWII Liberty ship JOHN W. BROWN...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 10, 2020

In this issue//IMO Still Fighting to Alleviate Crew Change Crisis//Congress Urged to Support Proposed Tanker Security Fleet//Reopening of Seattle REC//Reminder of Forum with 9-11 Mariners//USNS NEWPORT Delivered//M.E.B.A. Election: Only Votes from Members in Good Standing will Count//M.E.B.A. Election: How to Obtain a Duplicate Ballot//Baltimore Hall Closed Tomorrow for Defenders Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 3, 2020

In this issue//Government Turbo Activation//Maritime Heroes of 9-11 to be Spotlighted Next Week//NMC Opens More RECs for Exams//Ballots Mailed to Membership//Only Votes from Members in Good Standing Will Count//Use M.E.B.A. Site to Iron Out LWOP, Vacation Dues Lapses//Halls, Offices Closed Monday for Labor Day//Sign Up for M.E.B.A. Vacation Plan Direct Deposit//

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

In this issue//NMC, CG Notices, Guidance//Bravo Zulu for Crew & Cadets on Mini-Training Mission//Agreement for Workers at Bath Iron Works//Mariners to be Highlighted in IMO World Maritime Observance//In-Person Participation Sought for FRC//Ballots Mail Next Week//Don’t Forget about the 4MF Raffle//

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

In this issue//ITF Discussions on Gulf of Guinea Piracy, Crew Change Crisis//NMC: Limited Reopening of Facilities in Houston, Hono, San Juan//MarAd Advisory for Ships Near Iran, Libya//Unions Endorse Sen. Sullivan//Rep. Luria is Maritime Hero//Union-Made Back-to-School List//M.E.B.A. Election Issue Available//

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

In this issue//Last Chance to Clarify Address with HQ before Important Mailing//Reduced Winter Service for AMHS//YUKON Rescues Dhow Mariners//NMC Reopening Two Alaskan Exam Facilities//Sal Schepens Sails into the Sunset//NOAA Update on Extremely Active Storm Season in Atlantic//

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Coast Guard Requests Input on Development of U.S.-Flag Autonomous Vessels

Members may want to comment on the new Coast Guard Request for Information seeking input on the development of American-flagged autonomous commercial vessels.

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

In this issue//Unions Ask MSC to Modify Gangway-Up Policy//M.E.B.A.’s Eric White is New ITF Inspector//ITF Hails Progress on Cruise Ship Mariner Repatriation, Warns of Challenges//Cruise Lines Further Extend Voluntary Suspension//TTD Petitions DOT for Facemask Policy on Public Transport//USNS NEWPORT is Latest EPF//FRC Set for September//Update Your Info with HQ//

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Unions Appeal for Consideration of CivMar Health in Restrictive MSC Gangways-Up Policy

M.E.B.A., MM&P and SIU are calling on the MSC Commander to iron out an MSC "Gangways-Up" order that is taking its toll on civilian mariners.

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