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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 21, 2023

In this issue// New Ship, New Jobs//Support for Affiliate after Senseless Murder//M.E.B.A. Chief on NOAA Ship to be Honored//M.E.B.A. EVP Appointed to KP BOV///Customs Clarifies Ruling After Industry’s Jones Act Concerns//Bill Would Close CBP Jones Act Loopholes//Food Aid Bill Reemphasizes Role of Farmers, Mariners//Have a Union Oktoberfest!//

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CBP Clarifies Ruling to Ensure Jones Act Integrity

In response to U.S. maritime industry concerns, Customs & Border Protection has clarified a letter ruling that initially appeared to open the way for foreign vessels to violate the Jones Act in the Outer Continental Shelf.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 14, 2023

In this issue//Seagoing Unions Call for Withdrawal of CBP Rule that Could Cost American Jobs//RADM Sobeck Takes Over at MSC//Treasury Dept. Details Benefit of Unions//New SUNY Training Ship will be There Monday//UAW May Begin Targeted Strikes//Help Stop Ørsted Union Busting//

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Maritime Unions Say CBP Ruling Could Rob U.S. Workers of Offshore Wind Jobs

Maritime unions, including the M.E.B.A., are calling for the withdrawal of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection decision that could allow foreign vessels to exploit the Jones Act in the burgeoning U.S. Offshore Wind industry.

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 7, 2023

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Crewing Up Two LMSRs after Patriot Bid Award//MSC to Put HAINA PATRIOT to Work//M.E.B.A. Offshore Wind Talks//Staten Island Ferry Mariners Ratify MOA//West Coast Dockworkers Approve Contract//More Favorability for Unions//Openings for Upcoming CMES Courses//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 31, 2023

In this issue//ATC Deck Officers Will Vote in Representation Election//M.E.B.A. Secures Staten Island Ferry Contract//Keystone Wins Bid to Augment NOAA Engineers//GGF Members Approve More Equitable Dues Structure//YAQUINA Crew Involved in Dramatic Rescue//USNS NAVAJO Christened//NLRB Makes it Harder to Union Bust//Panama Canal to Continue Drought Restrictions//MarAd Warning on China-Supported Threat to Infrastructure//Openings for CMES Diesel Engineering Course//Labor Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 24, 2023

In this issue//G&W Fund Supporting M.E.B.A. Families// Maui Help from Union Plus//Rep. Stauber Honored by Great Lakes Group//Majority Support Fair Deal for Striking Writers & Actors//UPS Teamster Members Ratify Historic Agreement//Reminder: Online Member Payment & Update Portal//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 17, 2023

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Companies, Labor Aiding Maui//Duplicate Credentials for Mariners in Hawaii//Food for Peace Event//CMES Online Tankerman Course//Caution for Shipping Near Iran//MSC EPF Aids Mariners in Distress//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 10, 2023

In this issue//Reopener Agreement with OSG//Pasha Gives Back to Hawaii//M.E.B.A. Presence on KP Advisory Council//DOL Rule is a Win for Workers//AI Threatens Jobs, CEOs Profiting//Quality of Life Issues for Foreign-Flag Mariners//Marines to Assist Commercial Shipping Near Iran//Back-to-School the Union Way//Unions Power America Sweepstakes//Database for Near-Miss Incidents//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 3, 2023

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Continues Pursuit of Offshore Wind Jobs//JANET MARIE Begins Service//Court Decision Ends “Hybrid Model” at SC Port//ILA Leadership Team Re-Elected//PASS Says Return-to-Work Order Violates CBA//Report: Great Lakes Shipping is Massive Economic Driver//Next ESB Honors Hero Marine//NMC Calculator Policy//Sign Up for HQ Online Meeting//

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