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M.E.B.A. Urges NYC to Appreciate S.I. Ferry Officers

The M.E.B.A. reached out to the NYC DOT to rectify a broken wage structure at the Staten Island Ferry system that has contributed to major retention issues and service disruptions.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 14, 2021

In this issue//Respectful At-Sea Workplace Stressed//Pasha Fleet Vaccine Mandate//Meeting with Liberty//RADM. Ann Phillips Nominated as Next MarAd Leader//TRANSCOM Leader Confirmed//Juneau Hall Relocation//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//Film & TV Workers Could Strike as Early as Next Week//Sign Up for Vacation Plan Direct Deposit//

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M.E.B.A. Anti-Harassment Statement

The M.E.B.A. will not tolerate sexual harassment or assault in the workplace. The Union recently issued a statement and supports a full investigation to root out such behavior.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 7, 2021

In this issue//Maritime Labor Urges Member Vaccinations//AMC’s Caponiti is ‘Friend of Seafarers’//Int’l Prop Club has Interesting & Informative Agenda//Ports Look to Reduce GHG//Use Website to Iron Out LWOP, Vacation Dues Lapses//Union-Made Candy//Make Sure Your E-Mail Address is on File//Halls, Offices Closed on Monday for Holiday//

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Maritime Labor: Vaccinations Needed for Industry Stability, Job Security

Calling it "a matter of future industry stability and mariner job security," six maritime labor unions issued a strong message for their members to take COVID precautions and get vaccinated.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 30, 2021

In this issue//MLL Reopener Agreement Reached//WWII Mariners Honored at AMMV Convention//TRANSCOM Nominee Confirmation is Imminent// Juneau Hall Relocating//POID Nashville to Move to Nearby Building//Matson Vaccination Requirement Takes Effect//Petition Supporting IATSE//AOTOS Honorees Announced//Nominations For Brave Mariners//Feel Good About Beer/Sign Up for Online HQ Meeting//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 23, 2021

In this issue//Productive MLL Talks//Nabisco Workers Ratify Contract//101-Year Old WWII Mariner Promotes Mariner Compensation Bill//Pay.gov Problems on NMC Site//REC NY Opens in New Location//GPS Disruption Advisory Updated//Bill Would Exempt Alaska from PVSA//Movie, Stage Union Readies for Strike//Disc Golf Tournament – Thanks for Supporting M.E.B.A. Memorial//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 16, 2021

In this issue//AMC Campaign Highlights Importance of Industry//Infrastructure, Great Lakes Projects Part of Reconciliation Bill Being Debated//M.E.B.A. Takes Part in 9-11 Boatlift Commemoration//NYC Undercutting S.I. Ferry Mariners//Members, Applicants Encouraged to Seek STCW ETO Endorsement//ICS Guidance for Mariners to Navigate Pandemic//Labor 411: Snacks & Suds for Football Nirvana//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 9, 2021

In this issue//Negotiations with Hapag-Crowley//MLL Reopener Talks Continue//Turbo Activations were a Success Says MarAd//Biden Honors Unions at White House Event//ILA Won’t Work Autonomous Ships//Remember One of Our Own on 9-11 Anniversary//TTD Honors Frontline Workers//ICS Plan for Tax on Carbon Emissions//Frisbee Golf Tournament Reminder//AFL-CIO Podcast Returns after Hiatus//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 2, 2021

In this issue//Hall Clearances for Permanents//New President at PASS//Thanks to Mark Engberg//MarAd Updates Advisory for Waters Near Iran//Union Matching G&W Contributions//Oceans, Surface Temps at Record Highs Says NOAA//Union-Made Labor Day//Frisbee Golf Tournament//Halls Closed for Labor Day//Sign Up for Wednesday Online HQ Meeting//

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