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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 26, 2026

In this issue – More Concern over Jones Act Waiver//60 Minutes Segment, Waiver Talk//Alternate Location Training Procedures//M.E.B.A. Secretary-Treasurer on Podcast//Strike at Bath Iron Works//Port of VA is Deepest East Coast Port//Troll Heads Up Metal Trades//APA Concerns on DHS Funding Lapse//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 19, 2026

In this issue – Jones Act Waiver Issued//Study Finds Jones Act Waiver has Negligible Effect on Gas Prices//Sanctions Eased on Venezuelan Oil//Partial Shutdown Leads to Date Extension for Mariner Docs//M.E.B.A. Networking with CMA//Haas is New CMES Academic Services Director//More Room in Upcoming CMES Course//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 12, 2026

In this issue – Alarm Over Potential Jones Act Waiver//Financial Review Committee Elected//CG Clearing Ice for Great Lakes Shipping Season//Matson Cargo Security//Commercial Ship Attacks, President Comments//Maritime Reinsurance in Gulf//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 5, 2026

In this issue – Dangerous Waters for Shipping//Houthis Restarting Attacks//Risk Insurance, Persian Gulf Escorts Offered//Joint Statement of Maritime Unions//Podcast with Maritime Administrator//FAQ on “No Tax on OT”//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 26, 2026

In this issue – RECs Closed for Partial Government Shutdown//FRC to Be Elected Next Week//Union Rights for Govt. Fleet Mariners Protected for Now//Mariners, Farmers Appeal for Food Aid Boost//Shipbuilding Collaboration Hailed at DC Prop Club Event//Report Warns of Increased Cyber Threats//Texas Independence Day on Monday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 19, 2026

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Hails New Maritime Action Plan//Lassley to Head Govt. Fleet, Norfolk Agent Sought//Potential Portland Hall//Note on CMES Enrollment//Union Representation Grew in 2025//DOL Seeks to Lower Shipbuilding Insurance//Classic Lakes Steamer Found//M.E.B.A. Anniversary on Monday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 12, 2026

In this issue – Food for Peace Resets Under USDA//Warning for U.S.-Flag Ships over Iranian Aggression//M.E.B.A. at WOW Conference//Safety Award Nomination Period//Air Travel to CMES Must Go Through Plans Coordinator//New USMMA Superintendent//Seafarer Abandonment: Shipping Needs to Fix Its Flaws//MARINE ELECTRIC Anniversary//Presidents Day, Mardi Gras Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 5, 2026

In this issue – Iran Threatened U.S. Tanker//Report on Barrage of Shipboard Alarms//Qualify for NYC Chief Marine Engineer Positions//Study on Expanding Great Lakes Cargoes//Travel to CMES Must Go Through M.E.B.A. Coordinator//Members Get Union Plus Discount on Flowers/Union-Made Super Bowl//Lincoln’s B-Day on Thursday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 29, 2026

In this issue – HMT Loophole Being Closed//Renewed Threat to Red Sea Shipping//New Portal Assists Credentialing Needs//Seafarer Abandonment at Its Worst//On-the-Job Injuries Decreased//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 22, 2026

In this issue – FWE Mary Starita//Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Jones Act//M.E.B.A. Rep. Appeals for WSF to Close Pay Gap//Great Lakes Shipping Takes Break//IMB Notes Piracy Rise at Close of 2025//

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