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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 22, 2025

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//

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National Maritime Day Proclamation

The 2025 National Maritime Day Presidential Proclamation

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 15, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 8, 2025

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//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 1, 2025

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//

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

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//

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

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//

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White House Issues Executive Order to "Restore America's Maritime Dominance"

The White House has released an Executive Order that aims to bring U.S. shipping and shipbuilding to prominence.

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

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//

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

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/

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