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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 5, 2025

In this issue – Interlake Talks//Argentina Guts its Merchant Marine//Last Weeks to Sign up for M.E.B.A. Party at CMES//Crew Abandons Burning PCTC//Shipping Website for Maritime Innovation//Members Encouraged to Get ETO//Ports Appeal on EPA Grant Program//CG Changes Underwater Survey Regs//NY-NJ Family Outing//Note to MSC, Army Corps Mariners//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 29, 2025

In this issue – Report Says U.S. is Losing Grip on Global Power though Decline of American Shipping//Hanwha Philly Yard Tour//ITF Supports FMC FOC Probe//Recognition for WWII Mariners at West Coast Memorial//NY-NJ Members Should Attend Upcoming Family Day//India Push to Build 112 Tankers//Note for Govt. Fleet Mariners//

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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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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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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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