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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 21, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 14, 2025

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//

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Limited Time to Order M.E.B.A. Baseball & Hockey Shirts

Due to popular demand and for a limited time only, customizable M.E.B.A. baseball AND hockey jerseys are now available for order. These iconic M.E.B.A. items can be customized on the back with a stitched name (of reasonable length) and number.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 7, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Lawsuit to Fight against E.O. that Strips MSC, Army Corps Mariners of Union Rights

The M.E.B.A., alongside the AFL-CIO, MM&P and four other national labor organizations, filed a lawsuit against a sweeping executive order by President Trump that strips collective bargaining rights from many federal agency civilian employees, including those sailing in the Military Sealift Command and Army Corps of Engineers fleets.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 31, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 24, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 17, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 10, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 3, 2025

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//

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