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M.E.B.A. Letter Says Ferry Fire Caused by Deteriorated Safety Culture

In a scathing letter, the M.E.B.A. accused New York City’s Department of Transportation of skimping on safety training and failing to mention a critical change in fuel return procedures that may have sparked a fire in the engine room of a newbuild Staten Island Ferry in December.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 23, 2023

In this issue//MLA Unions, ITF Meet at M.E.B.A. HQ//M.E.B.A. Brings New Affiliate Onboard//New Charleston Rep., Expanded Hours//Chunk of Matson Fleet will Run on LNG//Matson Schedules LNG Fuel Classes//JAX Hall Relocating//Ag & Maritime Interests Urge Food Aid Funding//NMC Tips to Avoid Losing Credentials in Mail//ITF Targets Worst FOCs//

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Ag & Shipping Interests Come Out Strong for Food Aid

Almost 90 Agriculture and maritime entities are insisting that Congress keep the nation's food-aid programs strong. Their letter notes these programs benefit U.S. economic and and national security interests, but also save lives.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 16, 2023

In this issue//New Delaware Pilot Agreement//FRC Elected//Michigan to Repeal Right-to-Work//Alert on GPS Interference, AIS Spoofing//Operation Deep Freeze Concludes//Near-Miss on Panama Canal Re-Ignites Safety Questions//Union-Made St. Patty’s Day//Gulf & East Coast Halls Honor Teddy Gleason Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 9, 2023

In this issue//MSC Accepts Latest ESB//Meeting on Offshore Wind//Longtime Lamont-Doherty Mariner Wraps up Career//Nominations for Maritime Security Award//UN High Seas Treaty Breakthrough//Plan to Attend the CAA Reunion!//Fabulous Prizes with Union Plus Giveaway//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 2, 2023

In this issue//Su Nominated as Labor Secretary//Mariner Passport Renewal Procedures Updated//M.E.B.A. at Women Offshore Event//Heindel Tapped to Head MTD//Another New AFL-CIO Affiliate//Two More Catholic Institutions Look to Unionize//Updated Maritime Advisory//NLRB ALJ Cites Starbucks Union Busting//Marine Highway Program Gets Dollars//Medical EPF to Join MSC Fleet//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 23, 2023

In this issue//M.E.B.A. is 148 Years Old//Dates Set for 2023 Cadet Internship Program//Senate Bill Would Weaken Cargo Preference//Low Ice on the Lakes, Winter Work Ongoing//Autonomous-Capable APALACHICOLA Delivered//More than 300 Mariners Still Stuck in Ukraine//Labor Honors Tom Donahue//4MF Disc Golf Tournament//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 16, 2023

In this issue//SIU’s Sacco Retires, Heindel Takes the Helm//M.E.B.A. Part of Maritime Advisory Panel//CG MSIB on Sexual Misconduct Reporting//3rd Annual Calhoon Disc Golf Tournament//CMES Course Openings//Halls Closed Monday for Presidents Day + Fun Facts//Mardi Gras on Tuesday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 9, 2023

In this issue//DOL’s Walsh to Join Hockey Players’ Union//M.E.B.A. Takes Part in AFL-CIO Meetings//M.E.B.A. SI Ferry Shop Stewards Elected//USA Maritime Calls for MarAd Cargo Preference Regs//Rail Unions Call for Paid Sick Leave//40th Anniversary of MARINE ELECTRIC Disaster//Union-Friendly V-Day//Lincoln Day Closings//

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USA Maritime Urges Action on Cargo Preference Enforcement

USA Maritime penned a letter to the Maritime Administration urging MarAd to issue an interim final rule on enforcement of cargo preference requirements...

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