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

In this issue//GREEN RIDGE Out - GREEN OCEAN In//NLRB Joint-Employer Rule is a Win//PASS Member Benefits from Union Plus//More Panama Canal Drought Restrictions//USNS ROBERT KENNEDY Christened, Launched//Vacation Benefits – 2023 Year-End Closing//Applicants Who Want Membership Should Send in their Docs//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 26, 2023

In this issue//M.E.B.A.-Supported Bill Promotes Americans for OCS Jobs//Unions Savage Proposal for 2nd U.S. Registry//M.E.B.A. Supports Picket of Ørsted///FWE Jeff Pillard//UAW Agrees with Ford//Beware Red Sea Drones & Missiles//Alternative Medical Clinic in Tampa Closes//Union Halloween Guide//

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Maritime Unions Oppose Creation of Foreign-Crewed 2nd Ship Registry

Maritime unions along with MTD and TTD decried a Hudson Institute proposal to create a second U.S. shipping registry allowing foreign crews...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 19, 2023

In this issue//OSG to Expand ATC Fleet by Reviving ALASKAN FRONTIER//M.E.B.A. Meeting with FMC Commissioners//M.E.B.A. NOAA Chief Honored at Department of Commerce Event//Liberty Awarded MSP Chit; MSP & TSP at Full Enrollment//Online Member Update & Payment Portal//Union-Style Baseball Watch Party Snacks//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 12, 2023

In this issue//CMES Releases 2024 Course Schedule//Drug-Free Certificate Reminder to Help Expedite Processing//Int’l Propeller Club Elects New President//Ship Companies Honored for Whale Protection//M.E.B.A. Hotline for Emergencies//Qualified Applicants Should Forward Docs to Make Membership//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 5, 2023

In this issue//Chevron Members Ratify New Contract//Vokac, M.E.B.A.-Contracted Companies to be Honored at AOTOS Awards//Coast Guard Extends Relaxed QA Rules//UAW Video on Big Three’s Broken Promises//MarAd Notice on GPS Interference//Halls, Offices Closed Monday to Celebrate Columbus Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 28, 2023

In this issue//Uncertainty as Government Shutdown Looms//Meeting with OSG; Pledge Cards Turned In; Empowering Women in Transportation//Presidential Support for Striking UAW Workers//UN: Lack of Clarity for Decarbonization Planning//Check Your MMC for STCW III-2//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 21, 2023

In this issue// New Ship, New Jobs//Support for Affiliate after Senseless Murder//M.E.B.A. Chief on NOAA Ship to be Honored//M.E.B.A. EVP Appointed to KP BOV///Customs Clarifies Ruling After Industry’s Jones Act Concerns//Bill Would Close CBP Jones Act Loopholes//Food Aid Bill Reemphasizes Role of Farmers, Mariners//Have a Union Oktoberfest!//

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CBP Clarifies Ruling to Ensure Jones Act Integrity

In response to U.S. maritime industry concerns, Customs & Border Protection has clarified a letter ruling that initially appeared to open the way for foreign vessels to violate the Jones Act in the Outer Continental Shelf.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 14, 2023

In this issue//Seagoing Unions Call for Withdrawal of CBP Rule that Could Cost American Jobs//RADM Sobeck Takes Over at MSC//Treasury Dept. Details Benefit of Unions//New SUNY Training Ship will be There Monday//UAW May Begin Targeted Strikes//Help Stop Ørsted Union Busting//

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