M.E.B.A. NEWS ARCHIVES

December 16, 2011
In Memoriam of Francis Leo Murphy

November 23, 2011
Concerns About Cleveland Port Purpose Card

November 07, 2011
MarAd Disregards Shipboard Labor, Releases Flawed Report

October 04, 2011
M.E.B.A./MM&P Testimony on Cargo Preference at MarAd Public Meeting

October 02, 2011
Latest Updates on the Liberty Maritime Situation

September 30, 2011
Update on Liberty Maritime Negotiations

September 19, 2011
Maritime Unions Say Piracy Proposal Rewards FOCs

Letter to State Department Concerning Piracy Proposal

July 13, 2011
M.E.B.A. Pres. Jewell's Testimony Before House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Concerning Ballast Water

June 14, 2011
Written Testimony of M.E.B.A. Pres. Jewell for House CG & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
Joint Testimony of Maritime Unions Concerning National Export Initiative

May 26, 2011
DOT Letter Thanking M.E.B.A. For Support

May 20, 2011
Letter to LaTourette: TRANSCOM's McNabb Supports Shipping Food Aid

Congressional Letter Supporting MSP Funding

April 28, 2011
M.E.B.A. White House Letter on National Ocean Policy

March 04, 2011
Transportation Trades Dept. (AFL-CIO) Unanimously Passes Maritime Policy
Statement

January 25, 2011
Title XI Funding Urged in Congressional Letter
Maritime Security Program Extended For Another Decade

December 30, 2010
Rep. Murphy Short Sea Shipping Letter to Keystone

December 07, 2010
2010 M.E.B.A. Election Results

2010 Tallying Committee Report & AAA Certification

October 22, 2010
M.E.B.A. Comments on Coast Guard STCW Proposal

October 19, 2010
Important Provisions in Newly Signed Coast Guard Authorization

October 15,2010
Veterans Day Holiday Shifts Membership Meetings

September 14, 2010
Member Interviewed Concerning Ocean Cleanup Initiative

September 10, 2010
Coast Guard Advisory Concerning Onboard Firearms to Combat Piracy

September 08, 2010
Navy Opposes Jones Act Repeal

September 02, 2010
APB - Ballots Have Been Mailed/Obtaining Replacement Ballots

August 02, 2010
Rep. Gene Taylor "Dear Colleague" Letter on Jones Act

July 30, 2010
America's Workforce Radio Show Segment on Jones Act with MIRAID's Jim Patti

July 20, 2010
M.E.B.A., Others Testify at House Hearing on "Status of U.S.-flagged Vessels in U.S.-Foreign Trade"

July 16, 2010
2010 M.E.B.A. Credentials Committee Report

July 06, 2010
New Report: "Impacts on the US Economy of Shipping International Food Aid"

July 02, 2010
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Rep. Sánchez "Dear Colleague" Letter on Jones Act

- Bloomberg Jones Act Article
- Secretary-Treasurer's Editorial in The Star Democrat

- Independence Day, Bloody Thursday Hall Closures, Meeting Shifts

June 28, 2010
MCTF Statement on McCain Bill

June 23, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions about the Jones Act

June 21, 2010
- Misinformed Media Repeating Jones Act Distortions
- Lake Carriers President Addresses Jones Act on CNN Segment
- National Incident Command Statement on Gulf Spill
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National Incident Command Jones Act Fact Sheet

- Nizetich Prints Available - Benefits M.E.B.A. Memorial Foundation

June 04, 2010
Ongoing Dialogue Concerning Article XX
Keep Your Address Info Current
Don't Fall into Dues Arrears

  Remembering Mike Nizetich

               1961-2010

May 06, 2010 - M.E.B.A. Executive V.P. Mike Nizetich Makes his Final Voyage

April 02, 2010 - P.A.F. T-Shirts For 2010 Contributors!

March 18, 2010 - ALL PORTS BULLETIN - Port Engineer Openings

February 19, 2010 - Letter: Maritime Unions Urge Department Heads Toward Action on Piracy 

November 2, 2009 - Positions With Waterman, Liberty & OSG

M.E.B.A. Secretary-Treasurer Testifies on Piracy

Unions’ Statement for Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Piracy

Senate Subcommittee Testimony of M.E.B.A. Chief Engineer Mike Perry Concerning Piracy

Senate Testimony of Maersk Alabama Captain Richard Phillips

Maritime Unions Support Bill Addressing Medical Review Process for Merchant Mariner Credentials

Union Letter on Piracy Sent to President Obama

Unions representing MAERSK ALABAMA Crew Release Statement

The Real Story on the MAERSK ALABAMA [featured in the Marine Officer Summer 2009 issue]

Maritime Unions’ House Testimony on MMC Processing Problems

January 16, 2009
M.E.B.A. Assists Rescue in "Miracle on the Hudson" (.pdf)

December 17, 2008
Member Rights under LMRDA (.pdf)

October 27, 2008
Barack Obama Thanks M.E.B.A. For Endorsement
 (.pdf)
Maritime Labor Unions Are United in Support for Obama
 (.pdf)

August 01, 2008
M.E.B.A. Trustees Make Series of Changes to Plans  (.pdf)

June 26, 2008
M.E.B.A. Endorses Obama  (.pdf)

May 13, 2008
Get Your TWIC Card! (.pdf)
Unions Urge Repeal of Domestic Vessel Tax
(.pdf)

December 28, 2007
Membership Sends Over 300 Letters Supporting a Strong PVSA  (.pdf)
- M.E.B.A. Comments to Customs  (.pdf)
- Congressional Letter to Customs (.pdf)

December 07, 2007
Change of Command at Nation's Oldest Maritime Union  (.pdf)

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