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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 3, 2022

In this issue//Matson Orders More Newbuilds//M.E.B.A. Crews Among Those Honored at AOTOS//Sen. Wicker Condemns Recent Jones Act Waivers//Grant Application for A’s Stadium Questioned//IMO Carbon Intensity Measures//$703 Million for Port Infrastructure//Vacation Benefits – 2022 Year-End Closing//

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Sen. Wicker DHS Letter Decries Superficial Jones Act Waiver Review Process

Sen. Roger Wicker decried two recent Jones Act waivers granted for two foreign-flag companies who took advantage of a "superficial" review process..

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 27, 2022

In this issue//More Deck Work! Keystone to Bring in Another Tanker//Lawmakers Inquire About Questionable Jones Act Waivers//Founding PASS President, Former CMES Instructor Eugene Daisy have Died//Successful 4MF Fundraiser//ICS Proposes Reward System for Low Emission Vessels//Wartsila RT-Flex Course//

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Lawmakers Ask DHS, DOT Details on Questionable Jones Act Waivers

House Transportation Committee leaders would like to learn why Jones Act waivers were granted to foreign-flag ship operators who appeared to be taking advantage of the waiver process to cut the line in front of U.S. operators.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 20, 2022

In this issue// Another Unnecessary Jones Act Waiver//NOAA Contract Ratified//Make Sure You Update Your E-Mail Address, etc.//Navy Graded as “Weak” in New Report//CMES Clarifies Fast Rescue Boat Schedule//The SS POET Vanished 42 Years Ago//Tasty Treats for a Spooky Evening//Permanent CMES Director Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 13, 2022

In this issue//Tentative Agreement Reached with Liberty Maritime//M.E.B.A. Mariners Sailing for NOAA are Voting on a New Contract//Maritime Security, Manning Issues Discussed at NY Conference//Maersk Endorses Bill to Reduce Ship Emissions//NLRB Sees Rise in Union Election Petitions//Lull in Global Piracy//4MF Fundraiser, Disc Golf Tournament/WSF Vessels Honor Mariners//Permanent CMES Director Sought//

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Maritime Labor Statement on BP Jones Act Waiver

Maritime labor is unhappy with the recent unnecessary Jones Act waiver given to a foreign-flag vessel that took advantage of snap-judgment public perception

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 6, 2022

In this issue//New Work! M.E.B.A. Pasha Contract for SUNY Ship//Lamont-Doherty Contract Enhanced//Garamendi Bill to Beef Up U.S.-Flag Fleet//CMES Releases 2023 Course Schedule//G&W Fund Supporting Hurricane-Hit Members//NMC Notice on Lost Credentials Due to Hurricanes//Hated CEO Dropped from Ferry Conference//Halls Closed for Monday Holiday// Permanent CMES Director Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 29, 2022

In this issue//No-Nothings Spew Jones Act Hate//OSG CEO Criticizes Jones Act Waivers//Keel Laying Ceremony for 2nd NMSV//MarAd Reports on April Paper Breakout//TTD’s Regan Praises U.S. Shipping in Podcast//Union-Made Oktoberfest//CMES Course Openings//HQ Online Meeting///

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 22, 2022

In this issue//New Deck & Engine Work as Keystone Brings in New Ship//SSA Members Ratify New Contract//Boriana Farrar Honored//Bill Looks to Boost Federal Ferry Funding//CG Bill Provision Would Help Armed Forces Vets Join Merchant Marine//MarAd Studying Low Carbon Shipping on Great Lakes//MarAd Initiatives to Improve Cargo Preference Accountability//CMES Close to Issuance of 2023 Course Schedule, Adds RT-Flex Course//Rep. Luria Honored by Navy League//

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