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World Health Organization COVID-19 Guidance (Shipping)

The World Health Organization issued interim guidance "Operational Considerations for Managing COVID-19 Cases/Outbreak onboard Ships"

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 27, 2020

In this issue//MLA Blasts Ill-Advised Oakland Ballpark Proposal//MLA Strategy Session in Juneau//Coronavirus Concerns//Saudis Say Red Sea Terrorist Attack was Foiled//Sealift Concerns Aired Before Senate Committee//Longtime Headquarters Staffer Retires//Good Response for Retiree PAF Drive/High Water will Delay Shipping on Upper Great Lakes//Raffle: Support the M.E.B.A. Memorial!//Houston Hall Closed Monday//Members, Applicants Encouraged to Attend March Meetings//

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Recommended Measures to Address COVID-19 Risks on Ships

Information issued to mariners who sail to areas with a higher concentration of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases.

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Maritime Labor Alliance Opposes Waterfront Ballpark in Oakland, CA

The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance issued a statement in opposition to a proposed waterfront stadium for the Oakland A's that would disrupt port and shipping operations. The MLA is made up of the M.E.B.A., ARA, IBU, ILWU and the MM&P.

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Coast Guard FAQ on Terminal Access as Compliance with New Rule Approaches

The Coast Guard continues to add to its Frequently Asked Questions section on the easing of seafarer access to marine terminals, as the final implementation of its new rules loom.

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 20, 2020

In this issue//MarAd’s Buzby Highlights Study that Calls for Bolstering U.S.-Flag Shipping//CAA Reunion Announced//Mine Warnings in Red Sea//POLAR STAR Icebreaker Completes Mission//Coast Guard FAQ on New Terminal Access Regs//Update Your Contact Info/LWOP Disrupts Govt. Fleet DCO Regularity//Facebook Photos Needed//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 13, 2020

In this issue//Trump Budget Good on MSP, RRF, Bad for Food Aid, Navy Ships & Port Infrastructure//AFGE Condemns Attacks on Government Workers//WWII Artic Run Mariners Eligible for Prestigious Medal//AFL-CIO Hails Uptick of Work Actions//Hemp Products Could Threaten Your MMC//NOAA Ship Ready for Mapping Mission/Two New NOAA Ships Planned//4MF Raffle Tickets//

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CDC: Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued "Guidance for Ships" related to the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease, 2019 (COVID-19).

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 6, 2020

In this issue//Launch of 4MF Raffle, Tickets at All Halls//Chevron, NCL, POID Input & Participation Sought//Rank & File Requested for OSG Bargaining//Retired Member Helps Spark PAF Push//Resolution to Expand Female Presence in Maritime Industry//Hapag-Lloyd is Testing Bio-Fuel//JOHN W. BROWN Returning to Temporary Berth//Document Checklist for Hall Visits//

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

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Looks Ahead in Hornblower Contract Talks//DOD IG Says Sealift Readiness Reporting Needs Improvement//Coronavirus Alerts//OCEAN GIANT Cargo Ops at South Pole//Plans Info – New W-4//Space Available in Port Engineer Course at CMES//USMCA is Signed//San Pedro TWIC Center Moves to Long Beach//

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