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Update: NMC Mitigation Efforts Due to Partial Government Shutdown

Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) (National Endorsements only) and Medical Certificates that expired in December 2018 or expire in January 2019 are extended as valid until March 31, 2019...

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OSG to Deploy Additional Vessel into Jones Act Fleet

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. has entered into a 10-year Bareboat Charter Agreement to operate a 1999-built chemical/oil tanker that will supplement the company’s Jones Act fleet....

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Lapse in Appropriations & Partial Government Shutdown

Due to the partial government shutdown, the National Maritime Center (NMC) and all Regional Exam Centers (RECs) are closed until further notice. Customer walk-in service is suspended. Examinations and other REC appointments...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 3, 2019

In this issue//OSG to Deploy Additional Ship into its Jones Act Fleet//Tally Committee will Certify Shipping Rule Referendum Results//AFGE Lawsuit over Partial Government Shutdown//AFL-CIO on Shutdown: “Bring This Debacle to an End”//Joe Muchulsky Wraps up Impressive Career//GREEN LAKE Assists Burning Vessel in Pacific//Coast Guard Doubles Minimum Random Drug Testing Rate//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 27, 2018

In this issue//Last Days to Vote on Shipping Rule Referendum//New Officials Elected at M.E.B.A.’s Panama Affiliate//USNS BIG HORN Concludes Successful 10-Month Mission//Coast Guard Updates Steps Taken since EL FARO Final Action Memo//NMC & RECs Closed During Partial Government Shutdown//TTD: Government Workers are Not Political Pawns//Vacation Benefits – 2018 Year-End Closing//Include All Docs When Filing for Vacation Pay//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 20, 2018

In this issue//USNS COMFORT Wraps Up Momentous Mission//Jones Act Dissent from Hispanic Caucus//CG Extends Comment Period on Mariner Medical Manual//Latest Great Lakes Cargo Totals//Include All Docs When Filing for Vacation Pay/Make Sure You Vote in Shipping Rule Referendum//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 13, 2018

In this issue//APL Agreements Ratified//Secretary-Treasurers’ AFL-CIO Winter Conference//Dues Must Be Current By Monday or Your Shipping Rule Vote Won’t Count//Farm Bill More Likely to Decrease Food Aid Cargoes//ITF Dismayed by ACP Reaction to Mariner Fatigue Report//Coast Guard Calls for MERPAC Applicants//Developer Looks to Repurpose SS UNITED STATES//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Vacation Benefits – 2018 Year-End Closing//

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Dues Must Be Current by Dec. 17 for Eligibility in Ongoing Online Referendum

Members should make sure their dues are current so their vote will count in the ongoing District-wide Online Shipping Rule Referendum. Members must be “in good standing” (paid up on their 2018 Fourth Quarter dues) by midnight on December 17th in order to be eligible to participate.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 6, 2018

In this issue//Honorary Member George H.W. Bush Laid to Rest//Urge Lawmakers to Support WWII Mariners//Sign Up for Union Plus Benefits//Remember to Bring Shot Records Onboard//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Maersk Sets Carbon Goals//Buy Worker-Friendly Products this Holiday Season//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//Dues Must Be Current for Ongoing Shipping Rule Referendum//

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Urge Your Lawmakers to Honor WWII Merchant Mariners - Sample Letter

Members are urged to help promote bicameral bills honoring the immense contributions of World War II mariners. Even if the legislation doesn’t move before the end of the Congressional session, support for the bills will help raise the profile of this important issue and improve its chances in the next session of Congress.

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