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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 8, 2026

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//

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Maritime Unions Make Case for U.S.-Flag Oil Carriage Following Situation in Venezuela

The M.E.B.A., AMO MM&P and SIU have dispatched a joint letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the use of U.S.-flag vessels in the carriage of Venezuelan oil.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 1, 2026

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 25, 2025

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//

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Labor Looks Forward to Working with New Maritime Administrator

Maritime labor is excited that a new Maritime Administrator has been confirmed. M.E.B.A. and other TTD unions congratulated Stephen Carmel...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 18, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 11, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 4, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 27, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 20, 2025

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//

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