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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 1, 2021

In this issue//Hapag Swap-Out of Express-Class Vessels//Mariner Vaccination Issues: Crewing Shortages, Crew Changes Still Affected//ILO Convention Seeks End to Workplace Violence & Harassment//Temporary Closure, Relocation of NY REC//HQ Online Meeting is Wednesday, Sign Up Now//Halls Closed Monday, West Coast Closed Tuesday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 24, 2021

In this issue//Continued Reopener Talks with Interlake//Alabama Miners Looking for a Fair Deal//Union President Slams Amazon Worker Conditions//4MF Event a Success//Ships to Sound Off for ‘Day of Seafarer’//AMMV Convention Set for Late September//Paris MOU Ranks Flag States//Members Should Check Docs & Member Notices Site//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 17, 2021

In this issue//CG Updates Vessel Mask Requirement//Nation’s Shipyards Support Billions in GDP//OMB Guidance to Better Enforce Jones Act Integrity//Bills to Repeal, Restrict PVSA//CG Exam Working Group Gets Back to Work//Union-Made Treats//Juneteenth Goes National//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 10, 2021

In this issue//Right to Work Bill Stalled in New Hampshire//Marine Economy Outpaced U.S. Economy//Seaports Look for Maritime Investment in Infrastructure Bill//WSF Marks 70 Years of Service//CivMars Help Rescue Mariners in Gulf of Aden//YUKON CivMar Achievement Award//MSC EPF to Get Autonomous Capabilities//Last Chance for Thursday Fundraiser//West Coast Halls Closed Tomorrow//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 3, 2021

In this issue//Full Funding Proposed for MSP, TSP//SSA Vessels Unaffected but Shoreside Systems Slowed by Ransomware Hack//M.E.B.A. HQ Will Host Online Meeting on Wednesday//Ships Will Sound Off on ‘Day of the Seafarer’//Docs Should Be in Order for Job Call//Details Finalized for Upcoming 4MF-G&W Fundraiser//Make Sure to Update E-Mail Addresses//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 27, 2021

In this issue//Reopener Talks with Interlake//PVSA Workaround Bill Signed into Law//TRANSCOM Support of Tanker Security Fleet//Maritime Day Proclamation//Coast Guard Deck Officer Survey//ITF Unions Promote Vaccines to Stem Crew Change Crisis//IMO Wants Action on Gulf of Guinea Piracy//Union-Style Memorial Day//Seafarers International House Survey//Halls & Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day//

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Maritime Day 2021 - YouTube, Presidential Proclamation & Memorial Bike Ride

National Maritime Day 2021 was observed with a YouTube presentation, a Presidential statement & a maritime memorial ride by the "Ride & Shine Bicycling Trailblazing Women"...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 20, 2021

In this issue//Jones Act Repeal Bills in Wake of Granted Waivers//M.E.B.A. Work on Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH//Congress Looks to Restart Cruises to Alaska//Mariners Honored During Virtual Maritime Day Observance//Openings for CMES BST Revalidation Course in Late June//Donations Needed for Upcoming 4MF, G&W Fundraiser//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 13, 2021

In this issue//Jones Act Waiver Granted after Shutdown of Hacked Pipeline//M.E.B.A., MM&P Letter to Congress on Suppression of Protesting Panamanian Workers//Union to Match G&W Contributions and Offer “Swag Bag”//A’s Owner Looks to Force Hand of City in Quest for Ill-Advised Ballpark//SIH Survey on NYC Mariner Guesthouse//Keep Donation Items Coming for 4MF, G&W Fundraiser//Applicants Need to Provide Documentation for Upcoming Vote on Membership//

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M.E.B.A., MM&P Letter to Congress: Panama Suppressing Dissent about Unsafe Canal Conditions

M.E.B.A. & MM&P letter to Congress about the ongoing suppression of Panama Canal workers trying to air concerns about safety conditions. This is the Senate letter.

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