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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 1, 2026

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Helping Mariners Get Recognition//Service Reductions at N.O. REC//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//New Year Closings//Get Docs Ready for Job Call//Union Made Hangover Cure//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 25, 2025

In this issue – M.E.B.A. President Points Out Systemic Failure Leading to DALI Disaster//Unions Congratulate MarAd’s Carmel//MSC Ship Engine Overhaul Changes//U.S. May Keep Shadow Fleet Oil & Ships//Holiday Closings//

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Labor Looks Forward to Working with New Maritime Administrator

Maritime labor is excited that a new Maritime Administrator has been confirmed. M.E.B.A. and other TTD unions congratulated Stephen Carmel...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 18, 2025

In this issue – Carmel Confirmed as Maritime Administrator, New CG Commandant//Blockade of Shadow Fleet Widens//Alternate Training Location Change//Gulf of Guinea Advisory//NOAA Ship Keel Laying//DHS Terminates AFGE TSA Contract//ITF Defends Mariners after Black Sea Attacks//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 11, 2025

In this issue – Protect America’s Workforce Act Passes House//Seizure of Oil Tanker Spotlights Shadow Fleet//Effort to Save Collective Bargaining Rights in NDAA Derailed//Union Plus Sweepstakes//Vacation Benefits/Upcoming Holiday Parties//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 4, 2025

In this issue – NMC Upgrades//M.E.B.A. Company Needs Chief, Stationary Engineers for SF Bay Area Buildings//Bonuses Skipped for Most PASS Workers//ITF Adds to FOC List//Pope Established Apostleship of Sea//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing// “Jimmy’s Toy Drive” in Weymouth on Saturday//Upcoming Holiday Parties//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 27, 2025

In this issue – Carriers Consider Red Sea Return//WSF Hybrid-Electric Ferry Construction Delayed//WSF Trying to Move Retired Boats//Upcoming Holiday Parties//Last Chance for Applicants to Make Membership This Year//Vacation Benefits – 2025 Year-End Closing//Thanksgiving Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 20, 2025

In this issue – Bill to Overturn Anti-Worker Orders to Get Vote//NTSB Traces Cause of Bridge Disaster//Bridge Repair Bill Skyrockets//Crews Recognized for Environmental Excellence//M.E.B.A. Holiday Hoopla//Applicants Seeking Membership Should Forward Their Docs//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 13, 2025

In this issue – Members Ratify MLL Contracts for 19 Ships//Guidance for MSC CIVMARS on Travel Vouchers//Global Dockworker Alliance Fights Job-Killing Automation//Houthis Announce Halt to Red Sea Attacks//Mixed Reactions to Suspension of Port Fees for Chinese Ships//REC Service Resumption//NY Times Article Spotlights Mariners//Guidance for Applicants Trying to Make Membership//

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Resumption of REC Services

With the end of the Government shutdown, NMC/Coast Guard issued a notice giving a timeline for the resumption of important mariner services...

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