News | MEBA Union

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 25, 2019

In this issue//Successful Cadet Internship Program//IBU on Strike in Alaska//Energizing American Shipbuilding Act Re-Introduced//MarAd Symposium Highlights Autonomous Shipping//Continued Opposition to Oakland Stadium Proposal//House Approves Coast Guard Bill//Update on Seafarer Port Access//House-Passed Bill would Aid Troubled Multi-Employer Pension Plans//Support M.E.B.A. Memorial//Shipping Federations Concerned over Strait of Hormuz Turmoil//‘Sustainable Shipping’ is World Maritime Theme//

Download Document

Marine Safety Alert: Fire, Safety & Security Watches on Laid-Up Vessels

The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Alert concerning the importance of fire, safety and security watches for vessels in lay-up status.

Download Document

Coast Guard MSIB: Seafarer Access to Maritime Facilities

The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin summarizing efforts and providing a timeline for implementing a policy providing unimpeded marine terminal access for mariners.

Download Document

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 18, 2019

In this issue//Appeals Court Reverses Decision Limiting Anti-Union Executive Orders//Acting Labor Secretary has Worked against Unions//House Votes to Repeal Cadillac Tax//Officials Looking to Aid Safe Shipping in Middle East//T&I Committee Members Introduce Bill to Ward Off Aviation FOCs//CMES has More Room in Gas Turbine Class//Support the Merchant Marine Memorial!//NOLA Hall is Drying Out//

Download Document

Worthy of Our Heritage: M.E.B.A. 100 Year History (1875-1975)

A history of the M.E.B.A. covering the years 1875-1975.

Download Document

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 11, 2019

In this issue//Talks with Liberty Maritime//Floor Vote for House Defense Bill//Help Get WWII Vet Recognition Bill Passed//Coast Guard Warns about Onboard Cyber Vulnerabilities//British Tanker Harassed by Iranian Gunboats//Gulf Bracing as Storm Moves In//WSF Retires HYAK//New Maine Maritime Professional Mariner Facility//Great Lakes Water Levels at Record Highs//

Download Document

Maritime Labor Alliance Broadcasts Its Unwavering Jones Act Support

The Maritime Labor Alliance has released a new statement broadcasting its unwavering support for the all-American Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (the Jones Act). The MLA is a six-union cooperation between the ARA, IBU, ILA, ILWU, M.E.B.A. and the MM&P.

Download Document

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 4, 2019

In this issue//AMHS Cuts; Planned Lay-Up of Flagship Ferry//Change of Command at MSC//Chao, Mathur among Announced AOTOS Honorees//Nautilus Federation STCW Survey//Release of Ship Captain who Aided Migrants//NMC Still Catching Up from Partial Government Shutdown//MarAd Advisories on Piracy, Yemen Unrest & Commercial Shipping near Iran//IMO Preparations for New Sulfur Limit//Bloody Thursday Closings//Raffle Benefits G&W Fund//

Download Document

Continued NMC Efforts to Mitigate Impact of Partial Shutdown on Mariners

The National Maritime Center issued another bulletin detailing efforts to mitigate the partial government shutdown’s impact on mariners.

Download Document

MarAd Revised Advisory on Threats to Shipping Near Strait of Hormuz

Maritime Administration Advisory 2019-008 regarding threats to commercial shipping near Iran including GPS interference...