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The newest Telex Times
Historical dispatches from the Telex Times, the union's internal newsletter. Key articles selected for their significance.
September 10, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 10, 2026
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Repurchases HQ Building Land//Commemorating M.E.B.A. Heroes on 9-11//Union Secures New Union Hall in Long Beach//Reminder on Canceling Unneeded CMES Registrations//Small Arms Qualifications Notice//Opening in Shiphandling Course//War-Risk Claims are Way Up//Vessel Sizes Outpace Assessments//Maersk to Try Out Rotor Sails//New Panama Canal Leader//Anti-Union-Busting Tool/
September 3, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 3, 2026
In this issue – M.E.B.A.-Driven Tax Mariner Bill Introduced//M.E.B.A. Crew Rescues Jumper//AFL-CIO Labor Day Message//Dredge CEO Blasts Jones Act Waiver//Labor Day Movie Night/Holiday Closings//OSG Ratification Vote at Upcoming Meetings
August 27, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 27, 2026
In this issue – M.E.B.A. at Nuclear Shipping Forum//MSP Ship Evacuated after Mechanical Failure//OSG CEO Fires Back at Misleading Anti-Jones Act Editorial//TRANSCOM Sealift Charter to Seven Companies//Great Lakes Ports & Shipyards Partnership//NMC Relief for Mariners with Pending MMC Applications//
August 20, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 20, 2026
In this issue – Foreign Yards Could Build Navy Warships under New Plan//IRS Says Foreign Ships Using Waiver Must Pay//Officer Shortage Could Deepen//AFL-CIO Report on CEO & Worker Divide//IMO Condemns Attacks on Commercial Shipping//Football, Baseball Jerseys//
August 13, 2026
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Reaction to Latest Jones Act Waiver
In this issue – Reaction to Latest Jones Act Waiver//Hanwha Offer for Austal Shipyard//WSF Newbuild News//$4 Million to Jump Panama Canal Line//Union Plus Sweepstakes//Engineer Requirements for Next MLL Ships//Customized Football, Baseball Jerseys//
August 6, 2026
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White House Plans to Extend Jones Act Waiver
In this issue – White House Plans to Extend Jones Act Waiver//PwC Study: Longterm Waiver will Stifle Investment in U.S.-Flag Maritime//Tentative Agreement with OSG//Support for Food Aid in NOLA//Seafarer Happiness Report//More Room in Upcoming CMES Courses//Coast Guard Museum Being Built//Customizable M.E.B.A. Football & Baseball Jerseys//
July 30, 2026
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Successful CMES Internship Program
In this issue – Successful CMES Internship Program//New Requirements for Engineers on Future MLL Ships//Bill to Increase Shipbuilding Investment//ICS Calls for Seafarer Protection//GAO Report Finds TWIC Program Flaws//Unions Power America Sweepstakes//
July 23, 2026
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NCL MOU Further Improved
In this issue – NCL MOU Further Improved//House NDAA has Maritime Provisions//Texas A&M Maritime Readying for New Ship//Sound Off on the Failed Jones Act Waiver//NMC Improves Processing//MarAd, Long Beach Partner on Nuclear Power Shipping//West Coast Harry Bridges Holiday//
July 16, 2026
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Could There Be Yet Another Waiver?
In this issue – Could There Be Yet Another Waiver?//More Strikes on Iran to Protect Shipping//New Branch Agent in Norfolk//Group II to I M.E.B.A. List Released//MSC Crews Get Rare Honor//Piracy at a 34-Year Low//Support the G&W Fund!//Additional Space in Upcoming Courses//
July 9, 2026
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Jones Act Waiver Put Maritime Careers at Risk
In this issue – Jones Act Waiver Put Maritime Careers at Risk//Members Strongly Urged to Get ETO Endorsement//Enter the "Unions Power America" Sweepstakes//ITF Fund Aids Hard-Hit Venezuelan Workers//Reminder on Job Call Procedures//IMO Outraged over Latest Ship Attacks//
July 2, 2026
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House GOP Members Urge End to Jones Act Waiver
In this issue – House GOP Members Urge End to Jones Act Waiver//Let Your Representation Know the Jones Act Matters//New Report Confirms Futility of Waiver//Report Cites Dire Global Need for Qualified Mariners//MSC Hospital Ships for Venezuela Relief?//GAO: CG Reform Needs Fine-Tuning//Independence Day, Bloody Thursday Closings//
June 25, 2026
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Close the WSF Wage Gap!!
In this issue – Close the WSF Wage Gap!!//MLL Fleet Renewal//M.E.B.A. Family Gets Union Plus Scholarship Money//Senators Urge Reinstatement of Chinese Port Fees//Hazard Pay for CivMars//
June 18, 2026
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New AMC Director
In this issue – New AMC Director//House Votes to Speed Up First Union Contracts//Anti-Jones Act Campaign//AFL-CIO Sues over New Burden to Unions//Chief Charged in Dali Fiasco//Member Showing Off Tall Ship in Norfolk, Baltimore//Big Turnout for M.E.B.A. Fun Day//NMC Processing Update//M.E.B.A. Baseball Jerseys//MSC Oiler Christened//Juneteenth Closings//
June 11, 2026
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M.E.B.A. at AFL-CIO Convention
In this issue – M.E.B.A. at AFL-CIO Convention//Fight for the Jones Act//IMO Dismayed over Mariner Deaths//Sail4th Needs Volunteers for NYC Maritime Celebrations//Customized M.E.B.A. Baseball Jerseys//U.S. Merchant Marine Celebrates 251//Honolulu Honors Kamehameha//
June 4, 2026
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Portland, Maine Will Host its First Meeting on Tuesday
In this issue – Portland, Maine Will Host its First Meeting on Tuesday//Reopener Scores Strong Increases for Keystone Veteran-Class Product Tankers//Fight for the Jones Act//Final Voyage: Glenn Buettner & Dean Corgey//Ocean Observing Network Dismantled//Sail Drones Deployed in Great Lakes//M.E.B.A. Family Fun Day in NJ//
May 28, 2026
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Senator Lauds Opening of M.E.B.A.'s Maine Hall
In this issue – Senator Lauds Opening of M.E.B.A.'s Maine Hall//M.E.B.A. Continues WISTA Support//Special Meeting on Monday at CMES//AMP Campaign to End Jones Act Waiver//CMES Launches New Anti-Terrorism Officer Course//MMC, MedCert Extension//M.E.B.A. Family Fun Day Next Week in Jersey//AFL-CIO Statement on Pope's AI Encyclical//
May 21, 2026
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T&I Committee Members Want Jones Act Clarification
In this issue – T&I Committee Members Want Jones Act Clarification//FOC System has Created a Humanitarian Crisis//RECs are Up & Running//Dual-Fuel Vessels Dominate Ship Orders//Friday is Maritime Day//You May Be an Applicant if…//Memorial Day on Monday//
May 14, 2026
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Maine Hall is Open
In this issue – Maine Hall is Open//APL Partners on M.E.B.A. Cadet Program//U.S. Shipping Urges End to Damaging Jones Act Waiver//DALI Operator Criminally Charged, Owner Settles//MarAd Promotes Commercial Nuclear Ships//People Trust Unions on AI//Navy Shipbuilding Plan//Rep. Carbajal Saluted//Applicants Trying to Make Membership Should Send In Their Docs//
May 7, 2026
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Nardone to Take Over as Branch Agent in Norfolk
In this issue – Nardone to Take Over as Branch Agent in Norfolk//U.S. Ships Escorted From Danger Zone//M.E.B.A. Members Tapped for MarAd Award//Moose Mallini is Gone//NMC Reopening Following Partial Shutdown//Newbuild MSC Ship//Sang Yi Joins AAPA//CG Special Missions Command to Fight Maritime Security Threats//More Space in CMES Courses//
April 30, 2026
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Jones Act Waiver Hurts U.S.-Flag Shipping
In this issue – Jones Act Waiver Hurts U.S.-Flag Shipping//Portland, Maine Hall Names Opening Day//Small Arms Course Combined with SWA//Gas Turbine Classes Canceled Due to Partial Shutdown//More Space in Upcoming Tankship LNG Course//Sailors' Snug Harbor Open to Retired Mariners//
April 23, 2026
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FRC Completes Report
In this issue – FRC Completes Report//Patriot Wins T-AGOS Bid//Koch Brothers Effort to Repeal Jones Act//Capitol Hill Sail-In//M.E.B.A.'s Binder Snags Fleet Engineering Award//Unions Ousted at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard//Alternative Funding Puts Some at NMC Back to Work//Room in Upcoming Small Arms Course//Chavez-Remer Out at DOL//SHIPS Act Press Conference//
April 16, 2026
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Industry Appeals to Fully Open Critical CG Mariner Functions
In this issue – Industry Appeals to Fully Open Critical CG Mariner Functions//"No Tax on OT" Should Include Mariners//CMES Hiring Adjunct Instructors//Treasury Targets Iranian Shadow Fleet//Maryland Settles Claims on DALI Owner & Operator//Patriots Day, Titanic, Lincoln//
April 9, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Recruiting
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Recruiting//President's Budget Request//Maritime Reinsurance Coverage//AMERICAN VICTORY Named Florida Flagship//ITF Demands Seafarer Protections//Report on Ship Diversions//e-MedCert Guidance Issued//
April 2, 2026
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New Portland, Maine Hall
In this issue – New Portland, Maine Hall//MarAd Urges Ships to Disable AIS in Hotspots//NMC Notice on E-mailing MedCerts//Federal Funds for Maritime Infrastructure//ICS, ITF Concerns over Seafarer Safety//Hanwha Awarded Navy Subcontract//Maine Training Ship Delivered//Hall Closings for Good Friday, Jesse Calhoon Day (Observed)//
March 26, 2026
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More Concern over Jones Act Waiver
In this issue – More Concern over Jones Act Waiver//60 Minutes Segment, Waiver Talk//Alternate Location Training Procedures//M.E.B.A. Secretary-Treasurer on Podcast//Strike at Bath Iron Works//Port of VA is Deepest East Coast Port//Troll Heads Up Metal Trades//APA Concerns on DHS Funding Lapse//
March 19, 2026
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Jones Act Waiver Issued
In this issue – Jones Act Waiver Issued//Study Finds Jones Act Waiver has Negligible Effect on Gas Prices//Sanctions Eased on Venezuelan Oil//Partial Shutdown Leads to Date Extension for Mariner Docs//M.E.B.A. Networking with CMA//Haas is New CMES Academic Services Director//More Room in Upcoming CMES Course//
March 12, 2026
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Alarm Over Potential Jones Act Waiver
In this issue – Alarm Over Potential Jones Act Waiver//Financial Review Committee Elected//CG Clearing Ice for Great Lakes Shipping Season//Matson Cargo Security//Commercial Ship Attacks, President Comments//Maritime Reinsurance in Gulf//
March 5, 2026
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Dangerous Waters for Shipping
In this issue – Dangerous Waters for Shipping//Houthis Restarting Attacks//Risk Insurance, Persian Gulf Escorts Offered//Joint Statement of Maritime Unions//Podcast with Maritime Administrator//FAQ on "No Tax on OT"//
February 26, 2026
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RECs Closed for Partial Government Shutdown
In this issue – RECs Closed for Partial Government Shutdown//FRC to Be Elected Next Week//Union Rights for Govt. Fleet Mariners Protected for Now//Mariners, Farmers Appeal for Food Aid Boost//Shipbuilding Collaboration Hailed at DC Prop Club Event//Report Warns of Increased Cyber Threats//Texas Independence Day on Monday//
February 19, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Hails New Maritime Action Plan
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Hails New Maritime Action Plan//Lassley to Head Govt. Fleet, Norfolk Agent Sought//Potential Portland Hall//Note on CMES Enrollment//Union Representation Grew in 2025//DOL Seeks to Lower Shipbuilding Insurance//Classic Lakes Steamer Found//M.E.B.A. Anniversary on Monday//
February 12, 2026
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Food for Peace Resets Under USDA
In this issue – Food for Peace Resets Under USDA//Warning for U.S.-Flag Ships over Iranian Aggression//M.E.B.A. at WOW Conference//Safety Award Nomination Period//Air Travel to CMES Must Go Through Plans Coordinator//New USMMA Superintendent//Seafarer Abandonment: Shipping Needs to Fix Its Flaws//MARINE ELECTRIC Anniversary//Presidents Day, Mardi Gras Closings//
February 5, 2026
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Iran Threatened U.S. Tanker
In this issue – Iran Threatened U.S. Tanker//Report on Barrage of Shipboard Alarms//Qualify for NYC Chief Marine Engineer Positions//Study on Expanding Great Lakes Cargoes//Travel to CMES Must Go Through M.E.B.A. Coordinator//Members Get Union Plus Discount on Flowers/Union-Made Super Bowl//Lincoln's B-Day on Thursday//
January 29, 2026
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HMT Loophole Being Closed
In this issue – HMT Loophole Being Closed//Renewed Threat to Red Sea Shipping//New Portal Assists Credentialing Needs//Seafarer Abandonment at Its Worst//On-the-Job Injuries Decreased//
January 22, 2026
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FWE Mary Starita
In this issue – FWE Mary Starita//Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Jones Act//M.E.B.A. Rep. Appeals for WSF to Close Pay Gap//Great Lakes Shipping Takes Break//IMB Notes Piracy Rise at Close of 2025//
January 15, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Win for CivMar Pay
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Win for CivMar Pay//Union Takes Part in Congressional Ferry Caucus/MAERSK DENVER Transits Red Sea Corridor//Washington State Budgets for Ferries//DOL Money for Shipbuilders//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//The "Big U" Headed for a March Scuttling//Halls & Offices Closed on MLK Day//
January 8, 2026
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Great Opportunities for M.E.B.A. Engineers at Hanwha Shipyard/Maritime Labor Calls for U.S.-Flag Requirement on Venezuelan Oil Imports
In this issue – Great Opportunities for M.E.B.A. Engineers at Hanwha Shipyard/Maritime Labor Calls for U.S.-Flag Requirement on Venezuelan Oil Imports//Two More Shadow Fleet Tankers Seized//Labor Mediation Panel Not Quite Dead//MSC CivMars Make Dramatic Rescue//NMC Ready to Launch New Online Portal//MarAd Deepwater Port Licensing//LCA Warns of Icebreaking Shortfalls//
January 1, 2026
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M.E.B.A. Helping Mariners Get Recognition
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Helping Mariners Get Recognition//Service Reductions at N.O. REC//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//New Year Closings//Get Docs Ready for Job Call//Union Made Hangover Cure//
December 25, 2025
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M.E.B.A. President Points Out Systemic Failure Leading to DALI Disaster
In this issue – M.E.B.A. President Points Out Systemic Failure Leading to DALI Disaster//Unions Congratulate MarAd's Carmel//MSC Ship Engine Overhaul Changes//U.S. May Keep Shadow Fleet Oil & Ships//Holiday Closings//
December 18, 2025
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Carmel Confirmed as Maritime Administrator, New CG Commandant
In this issue – Carmel Confirmed as Maritime Administrator, New CG Commandant//Blockade of Shadow Fleet Widens//Alternate Training Location Change//Gulf of Guinea Advisory//NOAA Ship Keel Laying//DHS Terminates AFGE TSA Contract//ITF Defends Mariners after Black Sea Attacks//
December 11, 2025
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Protect America's Workforce Act Passes House
In this issue – Protect America's Workforce Act Passes House//Seizure of Oil Tanker Spotlights Shadow Fleet//Effort to Save Collective Bargaining Rights in NDAA Derailed//Union Plus Sweepstakes//Vacation Benefits/Upcoming Holiday Parties//
December 4, 2025
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NMC Upgrades
In this issue – NMC Upgrades//M.E.B.A. Company Needs Chief, Stationary Engineers for SF Bay Area Buildings//Bonuses Skipped for Most PASS Workers//ITF Adds to FOC List//Pope Established Apostleship of Sea//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing// "Jimmy's Toy Drive" in Weymouth on Saturday//Upcoming Holiday Parties//
November 27, 2025
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Carriers Consider Red Sea Return
In this issue – Carriers Consider Red Sea Return//WSF Hybrid-Electric Ferry Construction Delayed//WSF Trying to Move Retired Boats//Upcoming Holiday Parties//Last Chance for Applicants to Make Membership This Year//Vacation Benefits – 2025 Year-End Closing//Thanksgiving Closings//
November 20, 2025
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Bill to Overturn Anti-Worker Orders to Get Vote
In this issue – Bill to Overturn Anti-Worker Orders to Get Vote//NTSB Traces Cause of Bridge Disaster//Bridge Repair Bill Skyrockets//Crews Recognized for Environmental Excellence//M.E.B.A. Holiday Hoopla//Applicants Seeking Membership Should Forward Their Docs//
November 13, 2025
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Members Ratify MLL Contracts for 19 Ships
In this issue – Members Ratify MLL Contracts for 19 Ships//Guidance for MSC CIVMARS on Travel Vouchers//Global Dockworker Alliance Fights Job-Killing Automation//Houthis Announce Halt to Red Sea Attacks//Mixed Reactions to Suspension of Port Fees for Chinese Ships//REC Service Resumption//NY Times Article Spotlights Mariners//Guidance for Applicants Trying to Make Membership//
November 6, 2025
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New Mariner Doc Extensions as Shutdown Continues
In this issue – New Mariner Doc Extensions as Shutdown Continues//WWII Mariners to Be Honored on Tuesday//ITF Report Catalogs Demise of Shore Leave Time//Applicants Should Submit Docs//CMES Seeks Academic Dean//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closing//50 Year Anniversary of Doomed Ship//Veterans Day Closings//
October 30, 2025
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Port Fees on China Suspended
In this issue – Port Fees on China Suspended//Hearing to Revitalize Shipbuilding, U.S.-Flag Shipping//MLL, E-Ships, M-Ships Ratification Vote//APL PHOENIX on its Way to India//AOTOS Awards//Note for Applicants Trying to Make Member Status//Uptick in Piracy//
October 23, 2025
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Six LMSRs Transferring to RRF
In this issue – Six LMSRs Transferring to RRF//IMO Delays Ship Emission Plan After White House Opposition//MarAd, FMC Appointments Move Forward//Upcoming Anti-Automation Summit in Lisbon//China Targets U.S. Shipbuilding Push//Additional MSC CONMAR Class at CMES//
October 16, 2025
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M.E.B.A. Crewing the CMA CGM PHOENIX
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Crewing the CMA CGM PHOENIX//Members Ratify Agreement with Liberty//Vokac Featured on Maritime Webcast//Modified Port Fees on Chinese Ships Begin//PASS Comments on Shutdown//NMC Updated Notice on Services Affected//ITF Report Stresses Importance of Cabotage//
October 9, 2025
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New King County Water Taxi Contract
In this issue –New King County Water Taxi Contract//Students Can Clear for a Job at CMES//20 Years of the M.E.B.A. Merchant Marine Memorial//New Book Recounts Turbulent M.A.D. Era//Mariners Keep Nation Moving as Shutdown Continues//MSC's Sobeck Wraps Up Service//CMES Has Wartsila Openings//Hanwha Sea Trial Ship-to-Ship LNG Transfer//Columbus Day Closings//
October 2, 2025
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Judge Halts Termination of Federal Worker Contracts
In this issue – Judge Halts Termination of Federal Worker Contracts//New M.E.B.A. Work in Portland//CMES Seeks Academic Dean//Interim Boston Rep. Hired//China to Retaliate for U.S. Port Fees//M.E.B.A. Ship Supporting Navy Mission//10-Year Observance of EL FARO Tragedy//CMES Releases 2026 Course Schedule//4MF Observance Tues.//
September 25, 2025
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M.E.B.A. ETC (LNG) Conference
In this issue – M.E.B.A. ETC (LNG) Conference//Leo Gerard has Died//Bill Would Expand Overtime Tax Deductions to Mariners//Lawsuit Aims to Halt Hawaii Tax on Cruise Ships//Space in LNG as a Fuel Courses//20-Year 4MF Celebration//CG Extends Recency Regs//Bill to Sanction Russian Shadow Fleet//World Maritime Day//
September 18, 2025
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Agreement with Liberty, NCL Reopener, More Maersk Talks Needed
In this issue – Agreement with Liberty, NCL Reopener, More Maersk Talks Needed//Credentialing Modernization in the Works//Bill to Speed Up New Unionized Worker First Contracts//Ship Blamed for Internet Disruption//Coalition Defends Net-Zero Framework//Bill Would Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders//DOL Money for Shipbuilding//
September 11, 2025
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Labor-Friendly Legislators Assist DOD CIVMARS
In this issue – Labor-Friendly Legislators Assist DOD CIVMARS//Seattle Rep. Announced//Cargo Boxes Spill into Long Beach Harbor//NMC MedCert Errors//WSC Report on Cargo Inspection Deficiencies//Baltimore Hall Closed for Defenders Day//9-11 Anniversary//
September 4, 2025
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Merchant Marine Highlighted in DC V-J Day Commemoration
In this issue – Merchant Marine Highlighted in DC V-J Day Commemoration//Tentative Agreement with MLL, M-Ships, E-Ships//Tentative Agreement with U.S. Ocean//More Federal Employees Stripped of Union Rights//Report Says Ammonia Viable as Marine Fuel//Red Sea Incidents & Mariner Well-Being//New Boston Rep. Sought//Members Can Join AMMV Parade in Philly//
August 28, 2025
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Hanwha Will Build 10 Tankers, Another LNG Ship
In this issue – Hanwha Will Build 10 Tankers, Another LNG Ship//Maine Maritime Training Ship Christened//$5 Billion Investment in Philly Yard//Final Voyage: Bill Langley//New Boston Rep. Sought//Membership Invited to Participate in Philly Parade in October//Great Lakes Group Honors Rep. McClain//
August 21, 2025
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Historic 12-Year Contract with Interlake
In this issue – Historic 12-Year Contract with Interlake//Eastern Shipbuilding to Handle WSF Hybrid-Electric Construction//M.E.B.A. Urges FMC to Crack Down on FOCs//New Bill Would Waive Coast Guard U.S.-Build Requirement//WWII Mariner to Address DC V-J Day Anniversary Event//Last Chance for M.E.B.A. Hockey & Baseball Shirts//Back-to-School the Union Way//More Room in September Wartsila Courses//
August 14, 2025
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Hanley, Barrere to Receive AOTOS Honors
In this issue – Hanley, Barrere to Receive AOTOS Honors//Bill to Open up Jones Act Trade to Foreign Nations//U.S. Opposing IMO Ship Emission Plan//UN Security Council Meets on Maritime Threats//Shadow Fleet Vessel May Have Dragged Anchor to Cut Undersea Cables//Mariners are Happier Lately//M.E.B.A. Baseball & Hockey Jerseys Available//
August 7, 2025
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Customs will Enforce New USTR Penalties on China-Linked Vessels
In this issue – Customs will Enforce New USTR Penalties on China-Linked Vessels//Panama Tightens Rules to Thwart Shadow Fleet//Molinaro Confirmed at FTA//Hanwha Starts Work on Matson Newbuilds//Proposal for S.C. Maritime Academy//Openings for CMES PLC Course//Travel Coordinator Email Address Change//CMES Expands Application Form//Limited Time to Order M.E.B.A. Baseball & Hockey Shirts//
July 31, 2025
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RRF Ship Management Awards
In this issue – RRF Ship Management Awards//M.E.B.A. Joins Lawsuit to Save MSC, ACOE Fleet Union Rights//Fight for MSP, TSP Funding//Houthis May Expand Attacks//WENATCHEE is Back//M.E.B.A. at TTD//NMC Upgrades Website//
July 24, 2025
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Unions Fight for OT Tax Deductions
In this issue – Unions Fight for OT Tax Deductions//Hanwha to Build LNG Carrier//Matson Suspends Electric Vehicle Shipments//Sanctions Against Russian Shadow Fleet//Mariner Mental Health Survey//West Coast Halls Closed Monday for Harry Bridges B-Day//
July 17, 2025
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CMES Internship Program Underway
In this issue – CMES Internship Program Underway//Changes for White House Shipbuilding Office//Maritime Presence at ASCA Conference//House CG Bill Advances//Marine Highways Designations//Surge in Seafarer Abandonments//LNG Bunkering Observation in Long Beach//
July 10, 2025
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R.I.P. Shirley Shelton
In this issue – R.I.P. Shirley Shelton//Mariners Killed, Vessels Sunk in Houthi Attacks//Piracy Spike in Asian Waters//Report Warns of Seafarer Deaths, Mental Health Concerns//Coast Guard Funding Boost//"It's Better in a Union" AFL-CIO Promotion//Make Sure Your Docs are in Order//
July 3, 2025
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Historic CBJ Agreement
In this issue – Historic CBJ Agreement//WA State Salary Survey Bill Signed into Law//Fourtner, Mastricola Saluted//KP's Nunan Steps Down//1,100 Maritime Academy Graduates//CMES Note for Wartsila Courses//Anti-Bullying Campaign//Halls Closed for July 4, West Coast Closed for Bloody Thursday//
June 26, 2025
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Finished with Engines: Gordon Ward
In this issue – Finished with Engines: Gordon Ward//SIU Pays Tribute to Mike Sacco//Report: Ocean Workers Face Dangers//Maritime Alert after Hostilities with Iran//Burning PCTC Sinks//Mariner Mental Health Survey//Note on Govt. Fleet Mariners//
June 19, 2025
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AMHS Contract Ratified
In this issue – AMHS Contract Ratified//Historic Contract for our Members at SSA//Survey on Work-Life Balance//More Worries over Strait of Hormuz Shipping//M.E.B.A. Family Benefits from Union Plus Scholarship//Yi Named Acting MarAd Head//Last Week to Sign Up for Picnic at School//Note to Govt. Fleet//
June 12, 2025
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250th Anniversary of Merchant Marine
In this issue – 250th Anniversary of Merchant Marine//Staten Island Ferry Mariners Rescue Jumper//Mariner Criminalization to be Addressed at Upcoming Meeting//House Passes Bill to Expand Cargo Preference//USTR Comment Period on Unfair Chinese Practices//Indian Containership Burns//CAA Picnic//Note to Gov't Fleet Mariners//Juneteenth Next Week//
June 5, 2025
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Interlake Talks
In this issue – Interlake Talks//Argentina Guts its Merchant Marine//Last Weeks to Sign up for M.E.B.A. Party at CMES//Crew Abandons Burning PCTC//Shipping Website for Maritime Innovation//Members Encouraged to Get ETO//Ports Appeal on EPA Grant Program//CG Changes Underwater Survey Regs//NY-NJ Family Outing//Note to MSC, Army Corps Mariners//
May 29, 2025
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Report Says U.S. is Losing Grip on Global Power though Decline of American Shipping
In this issue – Report Says U.S. is Losing Grip on Global Power though Decline of American Shipping//Hanwha Philly Yard Tour//ITF Supports FMC FOC Probe//Recognition for WWII Mariners at West Coast Memorial//NY-NJ Members Should Attend Upcoming Family Day//India Push to Build 112 Tankers//Note for Govt. Fleet Mariners//
May 22, 2025
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Happy Maritime Day!
In this issue – Happy Maritime Day!//FMC Probe of Flagging Practices//ITF Uncovers Scam Mariner Union//EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet//Russia Plans Giant Boost to Domestic Fleet// Shipbuilders Honor Sen. Kelly//Note for Govt. Fleet Mariners//Memorial Day Closings//
May 15, 2025
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DOD Decommissions Pre-Po Ship Program
In this issue – DOD Decommissions Pre-Po Ship Program//Bill to Fix CG Mariner Exams//Proposal for Virgin Island Open Registry//AMP Campaign Spotlights U.S. Shipping//Union Plus Sweepstakes//Govt. Mariners Should Protect Union Privileges//
May 8, 2025
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White House Budget Proposal
In this issue – White House Budget Proposal//Carmel Tapped as Maritime Administrator after Sadler Withdrawal//Reopener Agreement with Hapag-Crowley//U.S. and Houthis Agree to End Attacks on Each Other//CMES has Wartsila Course Openings//Upcoming Maritime Day Activities//CAA Picnic-150th Celebration//Govt. Fleet Members Should Check in with Norfolk Hall//
May 1, 2025
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Reintroduction of SHIPS for America Act
In this issue – Reintroduction of SHIPS for America Act//MSC, Army Corps Mariners Can Protect Themselves//Union Expands, Enhances Contract with Philly Ship Services//HASC, SASC Provisions for Navy, MSC Ships//AFL-CIO Concerns About Death on the Job//M.E.B.A. Picnic & 150th Anniversary Celebration at CMES//
April 24, 2025
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Still Waiting on Government Fleet Waivers from Damaging EO
In this issue – Still Waiting on Government Fleet Waivers from Damaging EO//USTR Plan for China Fees//ITF Remembers Pope Francis as an Ally to Workers//FRC Completes Work//Singapore Straits Piracy//150th Anniversary Celebration at School Picnic//
April 17, 2025
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MSC, Army Corps Seek Waiver from EO for CIVMAR Unions
In this issue – MSC, Army Corps Seek Waiver from EO for CIVMAR Unions//Coast Guard Shutters Homeport Site//Key Rights Won for Mariners at ILO MLC//Unions Sue to Restore Labor Mediation Agency//NOAA Modernizing Fleet//Alliance Formed to Modernize KP//MSC Vessel Christened//Union Plus Sweepstakes//CAA Reunion//Holiday Closings//
April 10, 2025
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Executive Order Seeks Maritime Revitalization
In this issue – Executive Order Seeks Maritime Revitalization//CIVMAR Dues Payments Halted, Waiver Sought//Contract Talks at HQ//U.S. Ditches IMO Ship Emission Talks/Port Fee Plan Could Be Scaled Back//M.E.B.A. on the Hill for Sail-In//UIM in ITF-PMA Talks//CMES Course Openings//
April 3, 2025
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Executive Order Jeopardizes M.E.B.A. Government Fleet
In this issue – Executive Order Jeopardizes M.E.B.A. Government Fleet//Bill to Restore Rights for Federal Union Workers//Jesse Calhoon Day on Friday//Support for Molinaro at FTA//Union Plus "Explore" Sweepstakes/
March 27, 2025
TX
Sadler Tapped as Maritime Administrator
In this issue – Sadler Tapped as Maritime Administrator//M.E.B.A. Applauds Effort to Level Playing Field against China//WMU-OUIS Survey on Work-Life Balance//CivMars Honored with Maritime Excellence Award//Reinstatement of Fired PASS Workers//Delfin LNG Deepwater Port Licensed//M.E.B.A. Galante Family Fun Day in NJ//West Coast Halls Closed on Monday for Cesar Chavez Day//
March 20, 2025
TX
114th National M.E.B.A. Convention
In this issue – 114th National M.E.B.A. Convention//Bill Would End Federal Worker Unions//Start of Great Lakes Shipping Season//Nautilus Report on Recruitment, Retention//U.S. Widens Strikes on Houthis//Keel-Laying for Cal Maritime Training Ships//Sign Up for the CAA Reunion//Coast Guard Homeport Outage
March 13, 2025
TX
Deadly Allision with TSP Tanker
Deadly Allision with TSP Tanker//Bill to Raise Cargo Preference Level//Jobs with Padgett Swann//New DOL Secretary//FRC Elected//WA State Committed to Resolve Workforce Issues//TRANSCOM Looking to Buy Ships//EU Funded Anti-Jones Act Campaign//TSA Officers Stripped of Bargaining Rights//Fired NLRB Member Back at Work//Teddy Gleason Day on Monday//
March 6, 2025
TX
President Calls for Shipbuilding Office, Tax Incentives
In this issue – President Calls for Shipbuilding Office, Tax Incentives//CMA CGM $20 Billion Investment in U.S. Maritime//CMES Internship Program//GAO Report on Navy Shipbuilding Shortcomings//Hawley Bill Would Speed up Union "First Contracts"//PRO Act Reintroduced//Loss of Two M.E.B.A. Chief Engineers//Continue to Support the M.E.B.A. G&W//
February 27, 2025
TX
Proposal for Hefty Port Fees for Chinese-Built Vessels
In this issue – Proposal for Hefty Port Fees for Chinese-Built Vessels//Restoration of Maritime Safety Committees Advised//M.E.B.A. Honored in Congressional Remarks//M.E.B.A. Featured in Industry Podcast//ILA Members Ratify Six-Year Agreement//FRC to Be Elected Next Week//Registration for CAA Reunion/NOLA Hall Closed on Mardi Gras//
February 20, 2025
TX
M.E.B.A. 150th Anniversary
In this issue – M.E.B.A. 150th Anniversary//ILA Ratification Vote Next Week//Right-To-Work Bill Defeated in N.H.//LNG as a Fuel Course Extended//GAO Report on MTS Cyber Threats//Confirmation Hearing for DOL Nominee//PASS Workers Fired//CAA Reunion Registration//Great Lakes Winter Maintenance//
February 13, 2025
TX
M.E.B.A. Endorses Bill to Save Food Aid
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Endorses Bill to Save Food Aid//Hearing on U.S. Maritime Investment//Two M.E.B.A. Vessels Part of Antarctic Resupply Mission//M.E.B.A. Supports Labor Friendly Candidate for NYC Comptroller//KANAWHA CIVMARS Honored//Members to Elect FRC Next Month//Registration Forms for CAA Reunion are Available//Halls, Offices Closed for Presidents Day//
February 6, 2025
TX
Uncertainty for Food Aid Program
In this issue – Uncertainty for Food Aid Program//Molinaro Nominated for FTA//White House Looks to Void Recent Government Labor Contracts//M.E.B.A. Oakland Candidate Forum//Discount on Flowers with Union Plus//Union-Made Super Bowl//Hockey Players Groups Join AFL-CIO//Safety Award Nomination Period//CAA Reunion//Protest at DOL HQ//WSF Finds Home for Retired Ferry//
January 30, 2025
TX
LIBERTY POWER in International Incident
In this issue – LIBERTY POWER in International Incident//CATO Institute Exposed//President Picks Off Pro-Labor NLRB Member//Reminder on Travel to CMES//Union Density Down//Seafarer Abandonments are Up//DOT Secretary Confirmed//TTD Statement on Air Crash//Courses Added to CMES Schedule//
January 23, 2025
TX
Houthis Cool Down Ship Attacks; GALAXY LEADER Crew Released
In this issue – Houthis Cool Down Ship Attacks; GALAXY LEADER Crew Released//Labor Not Thrilled by Federal Worker Directives//Coast Guard Commandant Removed//OMSA Sees Offshore Wind Directive as Opportunity//M.E.B.A. Appointed to MTSNAC//Union Plus Scholarships//M.E.B.A. Hotline for Emergencies//
January 16, 2025
TX
M.E.B.A. Reunion Announced
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Reunion Announced//Matson LNG-Powered Vessels//Purchase of Philly Shipyard Complete//New Washington Governor Talks with Ferry Crews//AMP Endorses Duffy//MarAd's Phillips Steps Down, Reflects//Union Plus Scholarships//
January 9, 2025
TX
Tentative ILA Agreement
In this issue – Tentative ILA Agreement//New Boston Representative//New Alaska-Seattle Rep.//SEIU Rejoins AFL-CIO//G&W Fund Will Assist Members Affected by Wildfires//Protect Your Pet with Union Plus//Union Plus Scholarships//
January 2, 2025
TX
M.E.B.A. Ship Part of Operation Deep Freeze
In this issue – M.E.B.A. Ship Part of Operation Deep Freeze//Short Window for Dockworker Deal//AMHS Wi-Fi Pilot Program//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//Get Your Docs in Order for Job Call//Upcoming Membership Meetings//Note on Houston, Tampa Union Halls//
December 26, 2024
TX
Administration Will Keep the Union Moving Forward
In this issue – Administration Will Keep the Union Moving Forward//NLRB Make-Up Changing//Coast Guard Alters MMC Fee Payment Method//NMC Phases Out Redundant Oath Requirement//Decrease in On-the-Job Deaths//Members Should Keep a Watch on M.E.B.A. Docs & Notices Page//Have a Safe & Happy New Year!//
December 19, 2024
TX
Landmark SHIPS for America Act Introduced
In this issue – Landmark SHIPS for America Act Introduced//M.E.B.A. Scores Huge Win for CivMars on Two MSC LMSRs//Partial Government Shutdown Looming//Trump Backs ILA on Automation//CG Rule on Streamlining Credentialing Process//Delivery of MSC's USNS RFK//Labor 411 Gift Guide//M.E.B.A. Calendars at Halls//Holiday Schedule//
December 12, 2024
TX
Another APL Newbuild
In this issue – Another APL Newbuild//Support for Probe of Spain's U.S.-Flag Ship Restrictions//NDAA Boosts & Extends MSP & TSP//Keel for Next MSC Oiler Laid//Labor-Friendly Gift Ideas//Boston Rep. Sought//Remaining M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//
December 5, 2024
TX
Results of the M.E.B.A. Officers' Election
In this issue – Results of the M.E.B.A. Officers' Election//Election "Black-Out" Rules Relaxed//Boston Representative Sought//More Houthi Attacks on U.S.-Flag Ships//TTD Solidarity with WSF Engineers & Oilers//National Convention & Notice of NMEBA Election//Upcoming M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//
November 28, 2024
TX
MSC Discusses Manning Reductions
In this issue – MSC Discusses Manning Reductions//Labor-Friendly Labor Secretary Named//M.E.B.A. Ballots to be Tabulated on Monday//Tallying Committee Elected//Coast Guard Directive on Chinese Cranes//Plan to Merge Cal Maritime with Cal Poly is Finalized//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//
November 21, 2024
TX
Tallying Committee Elections at Monday Special Meetings
In this issue – Tallying Committee Elections at Monday Special Meetings//Duffy Appointed to Head DOT//Trustees Enact Pension Parity//Port Project PIDP Grants//Lowdown on the Throwdowns – M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Fay Moving On – Opening for Boston Rep.//CMES Course Openings//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closings//Last Chance for Applicants to Make Membership This Year//Duplicate Ballot Info// Union-Made Thanksgiving//
November 14, 2024
TX
Members Must Be Current for Ballot to Count
In this issue – Members Must Be Current for Ballot to Count//Hiccup in ILA Talks//NLRB Bans Captive-Audience Meetings//AMHS Upgrades//U.S. Warships vs. the Houthis//AMC's Gaither Named as One of Top Women in Maritime//Applicants Must Forward Docs to Make Membership//Not Much Time to Get a Duplicate Ballot//
November 7, 2024
TX
New Tampa Hall
In this issue – New Tampa Hall//Dues Must Be Paid by Next Week for Ballot to Count//Nov. 25 Special Meetings//Classic M.E.B.A. Ship to Be Deep-Sixed//M.E.B.A. Affiliates Celebrate New D.A.//Vacation Benefits – 2024 Year-End Closing//Mariner Mood Improving//Get a Duplicate Ballot!//WWII Mariners at Veterans Day Ceremony//Veterans Day Closings//
October 31, 2024
TX
New Houston Union Hall
In this issue – New Houston Union Hall//Maritime Unions Pursue National Advertising Campaign//Talks for ILA Contract to Resume//Rep. Dingell Honored by Great Lakes Group//DALI Owners to Pay $100+ Million//AOTOS Awards//Applicants Responsible for Fulfilling Requirements to Membership//M.E.B.A. Election: Nov. 15 Deadline to Pay Dues; Note on Campaigning; Get a Duplicate Ballot//$3 Billion for Port Decarbonization//
October 24, 2024
TX
New POID Agreement
In this issue – New POID Agreement//Unions Host Event for WA State Candidate for Governor//EPA Rule for Ballast Treatment Systems on Great Lakes Vessels//Incomplete MMC Applications Will Be Rejected//M.E.B.A. Election: Voters Must be in Good Standing by Nov. 15//How to Get a Duplicate Ballot//SS POET Remembrance//Latest Piracy Report//
October 17, 2024
TX
Members Ratify APL Agreements
In this issue – Members Ratify APL Agreements//Union Takes Part in International Coalition Meetings//DC Maritime Workshop on Revitalizing Maritime Strength//U.S. Ports Have Outsized Influence on Economy//Big "U" Headed for Watery Grave//CG Notice on STCW Deck Rating Endorsements//Rep. Garamendi Remarks on Future of Industry//Successful City Council Candidate Forum//M.E.B.A. Election: How to Get a Duplicate Ballot//