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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 5, 2026

In this issue – Dangerous Waters for Shipping//Houthis Restarting Attacks//Risk Insurance, Persian Gulf Escorts Offered//Joint Statement of Maritime Unions//Podcast with Maritime Administrator//FAQ on “No Tax on OT”//

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Maritime Labor Statement on Situation with Iran

U.S. maritime labor unions, including the M.E.B.A., issued a statement following the Iranian attack on a U.S.-flag ship and the ongoing war with Iran.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 26, 2026

In this issue – RECs Closed for Partial Government Shutdown//FRC to Be Elected Next Week//Union Rights for Govt. Fleet Mariners Protected for Now//Mariners, Farmers Appeal for Food Aid Boost//Shipbuilding Collaboration Hailed at DC Prop Club Event//Report Warns of Increased Cyber Threats//Texas Independence Day on Monday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 19, 2026

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Hails New Maritime Action Plan//Lassley to Head Govt. Fleet, Norfolk Agent Sought//Potential Portland Hall//Note on CMES Enrollment//Union Representation Grew in 2025//DOL Seeks to Lower Shipbuilding Insurance//Classic Lakes Steamer Found//M.E.B.A. Anniversary on Monday//

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M.E.B.A. Hails New Maritime Action Plan

The long-awaited Maritime Action Plan would assist the U.S. economy and national security by providing much needed relief to U.S. mariners and an industry typically ignored.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 12, 2026

In this issue – Food for Peace Resets Under USDA//Warning for U.S.-Flag Ships over Iranian Aggression//M.E.B.A. at WOW Conference//Safety Award Nomination Period//Air Travel to CMES Must Go Through Plans Coordinator//New USMMA Superintendent//Seafarer Abandonment: Shipping Needs to Fix Its Flaws//MARINE ELECTRIC Anniversary//Presidents Day, Mardi Gras Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 5, 2026

In this issue – Iran Threatened U.S. Tanker//Report on Barrage of Shipboard Alarms//Qualify for NYC Chief Marine Engineer Positions//Study on Expanding Great Lakes Cargoes//Travel to CMES Must Go Through M.E.B.A. Coordinator//Members Get Union Plus Discount on Flowers/Union-Made Super Bowl//Lincoln’s B-Day on Thursday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 29, 2026

In this issue – HMT Loophole Being Closed//Renewed Threat to Red Sea Shipping//New Portal Assists Credentialing Needs//Seafarer Abandonment at Its Worst//On-the-Job Injuries Decreased//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 22, 2026

In this issue – FWE Mary Starita//Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Jones Act//M.E.B.A. Rep. Appeals for WSF to Close Pay Gap//Great Lakes Shipping Takes Break//IMB Notes Piracy Rise at Close of 2025//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 15, 2026

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Win for CivMar Pay//Union Takes Part in Congressional Ferry Caucus/MAERSK DENVER Transits Red Sea Corridor//Washington State Budgets for Ferries//DOL Money for Shipbuilders//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//The “Big U” Headed for a March Scuttling//Halls & Offices Closed on MLK Day//

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