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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 18, 2023

In this issue//New Cape May-Lewes Ferry Contract//M.E.B.A. Part of WISTA Conference//Progress in ILWU Talks//Law Enforcement Affiliates at M.E.B.A. HQ for Police Week//CAA Reunion, Item Donations for 4MF//Applicants Reminded of Requirements for Membership//Maritime Day Next Week//Global Seafarer Morale Recovering from COVID Lows//Ending Exemption for Foreign Carriers Could Hurt U.S. Shipping///

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 11, 2023

In this issue//Art Newberry Sails into the Sunset//M.E.B.A. Crews up LIBERTY POWER//L.A. Patrolman Retires, Replacement Sought//Retired Interlake Captain Honored with Merchant Marine Medal//WSF & End of Vaccination Mandate//V.P. Cimini Chosen for KP Advisory Panel//M.E.B.A. Meets with USTRANSCOM//U.S. Merchant Marine has role in National Memorial Day Observance//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 4, 2023

In this issue//USNS BRUNSWICK Evacuates 300 from Sudan//U.S. Shipping Wants Stronger MarAd Cargo Preference Enforcement//Keel Laying for Maine Maritime School Ship//AFL-CIO Releases ‘Death on the Job’ Stats//APL Celebrating 175th Anniversary//Some Rail Workers Finally Getting Paid Sick Days//Applicants Should Forward Docs to Get Membership//Spring Cleaning – Union Style//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 27, 2023

In this issue//Jennings Appointed as CMES Director//Kelly is New Plans Administrator//FRC Completes Work//Unions Seek U.S. Worker Presence in Offshore Wind Industry//Vokac, Barker Honored//Cargo Preference Stressed at Hearing//Bud Shuster has Died//Item Donations to 4MF are Welcome//MMC Delays//Sen. Cantwell to Receive Salute to Congress Honor//Workers’ Memorial Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 20, 2023

In this issue//Final Voyage: Art Hemmings//Lawmakers Look to Rejuvenate WSF Fleet//New Contract for CMA Summer Cruise//SANDY GROUND Mariners Honored at S.I. Ceremony//Labor Lobbies for Su at DOL//Applicants Seeking Membership Should Forward Docs//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 13, 2023

In this issue//OSG Announces Tanker Security Program Awards//Cleveland Hall Relocating//Members Tour Potential New Houston Hall//Wage Determination for S.I. Ferry Licensed Engineers//APL to Flag-In Replacement Ship//Maritime Stalwart Dan Duncan Retires//NMC Credentialing Delays//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 6, 2023

In this issue//OSG Tanker Rescues Refugees//Sail-In Reps Promote U.S. Shipping//Take Advantage of the Member PUP //M.E.B.A. Pride for Calhoon Day//M.E.B.A. Hotline for Emergencies//Full-Time, Adjunct Instructors Needed at CMES//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 30, 2023

In this issue//Scathing Letter on S.I. Ferry Safety Culture//Michigan Repeals Right-to-Work//Interlake Back to Work as Shipping Season Restarts//CMES Adds LNG As Fuel Classes//Upcoming Disc Golf Tournament//JAX Hall has Moved//Cesar Chavez Day on Friday//Jesse Calhoon Day on Tuesday//

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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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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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