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

In this issue – Proposal for Hefty Port Fees for Chinese-Built Vessels//Restoration of Maritime Safety Committees Advised//M.E.B.A. Honored in Congressional Remarks//M.E.B.A. Featured in Industry Podcast//ILA Members Ratify Six-Year Agreement//FRC to Be Elected Next Week//Registration for CAA Reunion/NOLA Hall Closed on Mardi Gras//

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President Vokac Commemorates 150 Years of the M.E.B.A.

M.E.B.A. President Adam Vokac issued a statement to the Union halls and offices celebrating the sesquicentennial of this great Union. February 23, 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the finest maritime union in the land.

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

In this issue – M.E.B.A. 150th Anniversary//ILA Ratification Vote Next Week//Right-To-Work Bill Defeated in N.H.//LNG as a Fuel Course Extended//GAO Report on MTS Cyber Threats//Confirmation Hearing for DOL Nominee//PASS Workers Fired//CAA Reunion Registration//Great Lakes Winter Maintenance//

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

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Endorses Bill to Save Food Aid//Hearing on U.S. Maritime Investment//Two M.E.B.A. Vessels Part of Antarctic Resupply Mission//M.E.B.A. Supports Labor Friendly Candidate for NYC Comptroller//KANAWHA CIVMARS Honored//Members to Elect FRC Next Month//Registration Forms for CAA Reunion are Available//Halls, Offices Closed for Presidents Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 6, 2025

In this issue – Uncertainty for Food Aid Program//Molinaro Nominated for FTA//White House Looks to Void Recent Government Labor Contracts//M.E.B.A. Oakland Candidate Forum//Discount on Flowers with Union Plus//Union-Made Super Bowl//Hockey Players Groups Join AFL-CIO//Safety Award Nomination Period//CAA Reunion//Protest at DOL HQ//WSF Finds Home for Retired Ferry//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 30, 2025

In this issue – LIBERTY POWER in International Incident//CATO Institute Exposed//President Picks Off Pro-Labor NLRB Member//Reminder on Travel to CMES//Union Density Down//Seafarer Abandonments are Up//DOT Secretary Confirmed//TTD Statement on Air Crash//Courses Added to CMES Schedule//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 23, 2025

In this issue – Houthis Cool Down Ship Attacks; GALAXY LEADER Crew Released//Labor Not Thrilled by Federal Worker Directives//Coast Guard Commandant Removed//OMSA Sees Offshore Wind Directive as Opportunity//M.E.B.A. Appointed to MTSNAC//Union Plus Scholarships//M.E.B.A. Hotline for Emergencies//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 16, 2025

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Reunion Announced//Matson LNG-Powered Vessels//Purchase of Philly Shipyard Complete//New Washington Governor Talks with Ferry Crews//AMP Endorses Duffy//MarAd’s Phillips Steps Down, Reflects//Union Plus Scholarships//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 9, 2025

In this issue – Tentative ILA Agreement//New Boston Representative//New Alaska-Seattle Rep.//SEIU Rejoins AFL-CIO//G&W Fund Will Assist Members Affected by Wildfires//Protect Your Pet with Union Plus//Union Plus Scholarships//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 2, 2025

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Ship Part of Operation Deep Freeze//Short Window for Dockworker Deal//AMHS Wi-Fi Pilot Program//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//Get Your Docs in Order for Job Call//Upcoming Membership Meetings//Note on Houston, Tampa Union Halls//

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