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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 27, 2022

In this issue//More Deck Work! Keystone to Bring in Another Tanker//Lawmakers Inquire About Questionable Jones Act Waivers//Founding PASS President, Former CMES Instructor Eugene Daisy have Died//Successful 4MF Fundraiser//ICS Proposes Reward System for Low Emission Vessels//Wartsila RT-Flex Course//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 20, 2022

In this issue// Another Unnecessary Jones Act Waiver//NOAA Contract Ratified//Make Sure You Update Your E-Mail Address, etc.//Navy Graded as “Weak” in New Report//CMES Clarifies Fast Rescue Boat Schedule//The SS POET Vanished 42 Years Ago//Tasty Treats for a Spooky Evening//Permanent CMES Director Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 13, 2022

In this issue//Tentative Agreement Reached with Liberty Maritime//M.E.B.A. Mariners Sailing for NOAA are Voting on a New Contract//Maritime Security, Manning Issues Discussed at NY Conference//Maersk Endorses Bill to Reduce Ship Emissions//NLRB Sees Rise in Union Election Petitions//Lull in Global Piracy//4MF Fundraiser, Disc Golf Tournament/WSF Vessels Honor Mariners//Permanent CMES Director Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 6, 2022

In this issue//New Work! M.E.B.A. Pasha Contract for SUNY Ship//Lamont-Doherty Contract Enhanced//Garamendi Bill to Beef Up U.S.-Flag Fleet//CMES Releases 2023 Course Schedule//G&W Fund Supporting Hurricane-Hit Members//NMC Notice on Lost Credentials Due to Hurricanes//Hated CEO Dropped from Ferry Conference//Halls Closed for Monday Holiday// Permanent CMES Director Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 29, 2022

In this issue//No-Nothings Spew Jones Act Hate//OSG CEO Criticizes Jones Act Waivers//Keel Laying Ceremony for 2nd NMSV//MarAd Reports on April Paper Breakout//TTD’s Regan Praises U.S. Shipping in Podcast//Union-Made Oktoberfest//CMES Course Openings//HQ Online Meeting///

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 22, 2022

In this issue//New Deck & Engine Work as Keystone Brings in New Ship//SSA Members Ratify New Contract//Boriana Farrar Honored//Bill Looks to Boost Federal Ferry Funding//CG Bill Provision Would Help Armed Forces Vets Join Merchant Marine//MarAd Studying Low Carbon Shipping on Great Lakes//MarAd Initiatives to Improve Cargo Preference Accountability//CMES Close to Issuance of 2023 Course Schedule, Adds RT-Flex Course//Rep. Luria Honored by Navy League//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 15, 2022

In this issue//New Agreements with Seacor//Senate CG Bill Authorizes SA-SH Reforms, Shoreside Infrastructure, OCS Crewing Provisions Excluded//M.E.B.A. Marches for Ferry Workers at NYC Labor Parade//Tentative Rail Agreement Averts Friday Strike//CMES Continues to Accept Resumes for Adjunct Instructors//Advisory on GPS Interference, AIS Spoofing//CMES Text Alert System – Sign Up Now!//Space Available for Upcoming CMES Courses//Upcoming Disc Golf Tournament, Silent Auction to Raise Money for 4MF//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 8, 2022

In this issue//M.E.B.A. MOU with Keystone to Augment GLMA Training Ship//Third S.I. Ferry Newbuild Complete, Talks with City Continue//AFL-CIO Welcomes MLBPA as Minor Leaguers Seek Union//Teamsters’ Amazon Division to Assist Organizing//Donations Needed for 4MF Fundraiser//Lower Flags on Patriot Day//Monday is Defenders Day in Baltimore//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 1, 2022

In this issue//New Deck Jobs! Keystone to Take Over Tankers//VADM Herberger Has Died//Interlake, Pasha Christenings//Oct. 20 4MF Disc Golf Tournament, Silent Auction//Gallup Poll Records Highest Labor Union Support since 1965//Union-Made Labor Day//CG Museum Construction//WSF News – Rescues, Ridership Increase//HQ Online Meeting on Wednesday//Labor Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 25, 2022

In this issue//Big Win for Mariners in Staten Island Ferry Fleet//New Agreement for WSF Members//ITF Recovered Millions for Global Mariners//Jones Act Benefits in Puerto Rico//New Pasha Ship Begins Service//

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