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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 20, 2017

In this issue//Ex-Im Bank Nominees//FRC Wraps-Up, Forwards Report//AFL-CIO Weighs in on Buy American Order//CMES 3-Day Qualified Assessor Classes//Participants Sought for M.E.B.A. Inland Meeting//Vaping Banned on MSC Ships//50-50 Raffle, Auction Donations Sought//Labor-Friendly Spring Cleaning//President to Speak at CG Commencement//Workers’ Memorial Day Upcoming//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 13, 2017

In this issue//Halls Closed for Good Friday//CHIMACUM Joins WSF//President Affirms Support for Ex-Im Bank//Have a Labor Safe Easter//USS Appeal to Seafarers//You Could Win $5,000 in G&W Raffle//MMC, STCW Expiration Dates Requested//Stationary Engineer Positions//ITF Hails Big Jones Act Fine//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 6, 2017

In this issue//50-50 Raffle to Supplement Good & Welfare Fund//Financial Review Committee Elected//AMC Brings Maritime Battler Onboard//Staten Island Ferry Replacement Vessels//Government Fleet Reminder on LWOP//Matson AQUA Lane Pause//Vessel I.D. Verification Service//Position for Deck Officer at NMC//BST Revalidation Slots//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 30, 2017

In this issue//FRC to be Elected Next Week//Constitution Updated//BST Revalidation Course has Openings//Threats to Shipping near Yemen//Harry Bridges, César Chávez Honored This Week//Sen. Hirono to be Saluted//Expiration of Special Early Returns//NOAA Ship Returns from Epic Deployment//Attend a Meeting Next Week!//Cleveland Hall Will Host an Informational Meeting//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 23, 2017

In this issue//Successful Organizing Effort with TAL//Chevron Members Ratify New Contract//Productive National M.E.B.A. Convention//M.E.B.A. Inland Groups to Meet at CMES in June//Credential Application Drug Testing//March Madness Munchies//Iranian Threats to Navigation//Houston Ship Channel: Small Fish, Big Trouble//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 16, 2017

In this issue//Budget Blueprint Released//TTD Executive Committee Meeting//National M.E.B.A. Convention on Monday//Upcoming AMMV Conference//Expiration of Special Early Returns//Teddy Gleason Day Tomorrow//Reminder for Govt. Fleet on VPDSD//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 9, 2017

In this issue//Chao at LIBERTY PASSION Ceremony//Strengthening Merchant Marine would Help Deliver on Promises//Maersk Ship Swap-Out to Lower Fleet Age//CIVMARS Part of Navy Mission//Potential Coast Guard Cuts Cause Friction//Stationary Engineer Positions//Deep Discounts on AT&T Unlimited Plan//Update your MMC/STCW Expiration Date(s)//St. Patty’s Day, the Union Way//Retired WSF Ferries Head Toward New Lives//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 2, 2017

In this issue//Maritime Industry Sail-In//Rep. Garamendi’s Energizing American Maritime Act//MLA & MOLA Meetings//Huge Response for Cadet Internship Program//Early Start for Great Lakes Shipping//LCA Lists Critical Issues on Lakes//Chao to Attend LIBERTY PASSION Naming Ceremony//ITF Women’s Day//Get Your Docs in Order for Hall Visits//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 23, 2017

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Anniversary//Tentative Agreement with Chevron//Resumes Being Accepted for Stationary Engineers in Pacific NW//Industry Ready for Maritime Sail-In//M.O. is Online//ECDIS Course Availability//Thanks Issued for M.E.B.A. Support of Corcoran Foundation//Hall Closures - Mardi Gras & TX Independence Day are Next Week//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 16, 2017

In this issue//Bill Vaughan: Final Voyage//Halls & Offices Closed for Presidents Day//USMMA to Resume Sea Year//Positive News on Cargo for U.S.-Flag Shipping//Acosta is New DOL Nominee//Praise for CBP Jones Act Action//M.E.B.A. Update Form Updated//ITF to Fill Inspector Position//

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