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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 5, 2019

In this issue//UK May be Looking to Compromise Jones Act in Trade Talks//Congress Goes Back to Work Next Week//Online WSF Dues Referendum is Underway//More Room at Phillips-Corcoran Golf Tournament//Great Lakes Shipping has had a Good Year//Shoreside Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest//Hall Closures for Dorian//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 29, 2019

In this issue//WSF Vote Begins Sunday//Congress will Tackle Ex-Im Bank Re-Charter//NMC Partial Shutdown Mitigation Efforts Conclude//Study on Relationship of Commercial Pressures on Shipboard Safety//MSC EPF USNS PUERTO RICO Concludes Sea Trials//ITF: “Seafarers Used as Patsies”//Corcoran Tournament Continues with New Sponsor//Labor Day Closings//

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Final NMC Update; Fiscal Year 2019 Partial Government Shutdown

Final NMC update and efforts to mitigate the burden of the partial government shutdown on mariners...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 22, 2019

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Working toward First Contract with Hornblower for NYC Ferry//Notification for WSF Members as Referendum Approaches//Foremast Being Readied for M.E.B.A. Mariner Memorial//Labor Day Savings on New & Used Vehicles with Union Plus//Make Sure Your Email Address is on File//Important M.E.B.A. Docs Available Online//Photos for M.E.B.A. Social Media Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 15, 2019

In this issue//Crew Safe after Fire on RRF Vessel//WSF Members Should Verify Contact Info//Steel Cut for Newbuild Interlake Bulk Carrier//Great Lakes Icebreaker Shortfall Has Cost the Economy//Sen. Portman is Great Lakes Legislator of the Year//Waters near Iran Tapped as Extended Risk Zone//Warning on Spoofing, GPS Interference Near Iran//CG Proposal to Alter PIC Requirements for Fuel Transfers//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 8, 2019

In this issue//Update on Talks with Liberty//AMHS Ferry Service Resumes Following IBU Agreement//Pasha Reopener Update//WSF Members Should Ensure Contact Info is Current//M.E.B.A. Strongly Urged to Participate in Nautilus Survey//Report on Seafarer Happiness//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 1, 2019

In this issue//Patriot will Continue to Operate SLNC PAX//Shoreside Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest//WSF Members to Consider Revised Dues Structure//MLA Says IBU Should Get a Fair Shake in Alaska//ILA Re-Elects Daggett//M.E.B.A. Brings Two New Affiliates Onboard//AFL-CIO Says DOL Nominee is “a Threat to Working People”//Senate CG Bill Advances without Anti-Jones Act Amendment//Tankers Going Stealth in Strait of Hormuz//Member Assistance Needed for CG Exam Question Review//

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MLA Support for IBU in Alaska

The Maritime Labor Alliance is backing the IBU as the union looks for a fair shake in Alaska. The MLA penned a letter to Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy asking him to deal with its workers fairly and help get the Alaska Marine Highway System working for everybody.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 25, 2019

In this issue//Successful Cadet Internship Program//IBU on Strike in Alaska//Energizing American Shipbuilding Act Re-Introduced//MarAd Symposium Highlights Autonomous Shipping//Continued Opposition to Oakland Stadium Proposal//House Approves Coast Guard Bill//Update on Seafarer Port Access//House-Passed Bill would Aid Troubled Multi-Employer Pension Plans//Support M.E.B.A. Memorial//Shipping Federations Concerned over Strait of Hormuz Turmoil//‘Sustainable Shipping’ is World Maritime Theme//

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Marine Safety Alert: Fire, Safety & Security Watches on Laid-Up Vessels

The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Alert concerning the importance of fire, safety and security watches for vessels in lay-up status.

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