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Nautilus Federation Letter Calling for Safe Crew Changes

Hundreds of thousands of global seafarers remain onboard vessels past their contractually agreed time - some for up to 15 months, due to the closure of national borders and denial of crew changes. M.E.B.A. is part of the Nautilus Federation which issued an open letter...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 21, 2020

In this issue//Reminder: Maritime Day Observance on YouTube//Labor Federation Sues OSHA for Safety Protection Standards//Tension in Persian Gulf Region///Important M.E.B.A. Election Info//Seafarers House Makes Beds Available for COVID Patients//Update Your Contact Info//Applicants Seeking Membership & Those in Arrears Should Know About Upcoming Report//Memorial Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 14, 2020

In this issue//MLA Calls for Better Protection of Mariners//ITF Lauds Mariner Efforts//Fight Continues for U.S.-Flag Shipping as House Reveals Relief Bill//Guidance on Affidavits for Duplicate MMC, Medical Certs//National Maritime Day Observance on YouTube This Year//Ships Will Sound Off During Week of Maritime Day Observance//Re-Published Link for Govt. Worker COVID-19 Claims//Members Urged to Keep Dues Current//Applicants Reminded on Requirements Needed for Membership//Applicants & Members in

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MLA Calls for Better Protection of U.S. Mariners from Pandemic

The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance issued a statement urging U.S. Government entities to enforce their powers to protect American mariners in areas of access to medical treatment, healthy working conditions, crew-change procedures and repatriation of U.S. mariners from foreign ports.

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Bipartisan Congressional Letter Seeks Assistance for MSP & American Crews

A letter sent to Congressional Leaders by House Members seeks relief for the Maritime Security Program and its American crews to help stabilize the MSP.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 7, 2020

In this issue//TTD Joins Call to Secure MSP//Conference Calls, Video Meetings Keep Business Moving//USNS COMFORT is Back in Norfolk//COVID Cases on LEROY GRUMMAN// Link for Federal Workers to File COVID Claims//Update Your Contact Info//The “Big U” Looking to Be Part of Major City’s Waterfront//Online Portal for Dues, P.A.F., G&W Contributions//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 30, 2020

In this issue//USA Maritime Wants Congress to Solidify Maritime Security Program//Rep. Luria Reinforces Need to Gird MSP//Report: Jones Act Blocks China’s Plan for Domination//Complaints Filed to OSHA to Protect Frontline Workers//TTD Reminder That Safe Workplaces Must Be Fought For//Union-Made Mother’s Day//Update Your Contact Info//Online Membership Meetings//

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Congresswoman Stresses Need to Reinforce MSP

Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued a call to Congress to reinforce its support for the Maritime Security Program...

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MSP Needs Attention to Maintain Readiness, Congressional Leaders Told

A USA Maritime letter to Congressional leaders points out the need to guarantee the readiness of the Maritime Security Program through the ongoing pandemic...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 23, 2020

In this issue//Pandemic Should Prompt U.S. to Strengthen Flag Fleet//Slowdown on the Lakes//COMFORT Ending New York Mission//IMO to Seafarers: You Are Not Alone//AFL-CIO Calls for Frontline Worker Protections to Accompany Re-Openings/Violence Could Erupt if Navy Ships are Harassed Again//NMC Renewal Exams by Email//Update your Contact Info//Online Membership Meetings//

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