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From the desk
October 28, 2026
M.E.B.A. is supporting the efforts of two lawmakers who are seeking accountability and compliance of those foreign entities taking advantage of the ongoing Jones Act waiver.
October 15, 2026
M.E.B.A.-contracted company Matson, Inc. celebrated the christening of the first of three new containerships being constructed for the company at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
October 10, 2026
Longstanding concerns over staffing, wages and working conditions for the Washington State Ferry engine-room crews rose to the surface after crew shortages forced cancellations of a number of sailings.
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Featured Story
Deck officers are a smaller subgroup within the union, but because of that it's such a close-knit community. I know most of the deck officers in the union, and I can vouch for them.
Manny
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Chief Mate, Hapag-Lloyd
Contact the editor: marco@mebaunion.org
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