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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 9, 2022

In this issue//Seapower Subcommittee Proposes Newbuilds to Recapitalize RRF//NMC Mariner Exam Group Needs Volunteers//Pushback Helps Reverse Course on Multi-Mission Homeport Designations//Union-Style Father’s Day Gifts//Keep a Watch on the Docs & Notices Site//Hole Sponsorships for Disc Golf Tournament//AFL-CIO ‘Jump in a Jeep’ Sweepstakes//Honolulu Hall Closed Tomorrow to Honor Warrior King//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 2, 2022

In this issue//Oppose Egregious Cargo Preference Waivers//Adm. Fagan Takes Command at Coast Guard//WWII Mariner Addresses DC Memorial Day Event//Reminder on Shipping Card Registration & Permanent Jobs//Former TRANSCOM Boss is New Supply Chain Envoy//Celebrating the Life of Perry Seyler//Openings for Damage Control/CBRN Course at CMES//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 26, 2022

In this issue//National Maritime Day in D.C.//Info for WWII Mariners or Survivors to Obtain Medal Replicas//Maritime Union “Summit”//M.E.B.A. Rep. in Houston is on the Job//NMC Tips to Avoid Processing Delays//Disc Golf Tournament on June 17//NOAA Hurricane Season Predictions//Applicants in Arrears will Be Dropped, Some Can Make Membership//Union-Style Memorial Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 19, 2022

In this issue//WWII Mariners Honored with Congressional Gold Medal//Courtney Saluted for Maritime Support//Maritime Administrator is on the Job//Don’t Let Congress Favor Foreign Ships//Pact to Raise Global Seafarer Minimum Wage//Disc Golf Tournament on June 17//CMES has Openings for Small Arms Course//Applicants Reminded of Requirements for Membership//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 12, 2022

In this issue//Phillips Confirmed as Maritime Administrator//Waiving Cargo Preference is a Bad Idea//ILWU Talks with PMA Begin//Congressional Gold Medal for WWII Mariners//Leroy Koehler Disc Golf Tournament on June 17//USNS MERCY Off on Another Mission//More Funding for Port-Related Projects//Life Insurance Through Union Plus//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 5, 2022

In this issue//Chuck Eser is Retiring///Lawmakers Seek Waiver from Cargo Preference Requirements//Special National M.E.B.A. Convention//Cape May-Lewes Ferry Talks//Full MSP Funding Requested//Former DOT Secretary Norm Mineta Has Died//500 Mariners Stuck in Ukrainian Ports//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 28, 2022

In this issue//Increased NLRB Funding Urged to Assist Unionization//Workers’ Memorial Day//AFL-CIO “Death on the Job” Report//Matson Launches New Barge/Updated Passport Renewal Procedures//Friends of Seafarers Honored//Would-Be Tug Boat Pipe Bomber Convicted//Job Call Primer//Payment Options to Iron Out LWOP & Vacation Dues Lapses//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 21, 2022

In this issue//Construction of Last of 5 Academy Ship Newbuilds Finalized//OCEAN GIANT Concludes Deep Freeze Mission//SA-SH Awareness//Train Engineer Who Went Loco is Sentenced for USNS MERCY Mayhem//CG No Longer Enforcing Mask Wearing//Applicants Should Forward Info to Make Membership//MarAd Expands Marine Highway Program//Openings in Upcoming Small Arms Course//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 14, 2022

In this issue//Union Fulfills Obligations for MarAd Tabletop Exercise//Upcoming Contract Talks with Seacor, Input & Participation Requested//WSF Crew Shortages Spurs Alliance with Seattle Maritime Academy//Pact with Pasha for Short-Term Work on CMA Vessel//Last Hoorah for SUNY Ship, Engineers Needed//CG Promotes Cybersecurity “Shields Up”//Forward your Latest Info!//TTD Calls for Rail Safety Measures Following Shooting//Action Needed for Stranded Seafarers//Friday, Monday Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 7, 2022

In this issue//TTD Calls for Jones Act Fleet Expansion//FRC Completes Review, Forwards Report//M.E.B.A. & Coalition Formalizing Push for Expanded Short Sea Shipping//Black Sea Mines Disrupting Shipping//First Female Coast Guard Commandant Nominated//Newbuild MSC Oiler to be Named for Justice Ginsburg//Transportation Reimbursement for 3-Day CMES Classes//Space Available at Upcoming BST Refresher Course at CMES//

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