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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 2, 2025

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Ship Part of Operation Deep Freeze//Short Window for Dockworker Deal//AMHS Wi-Fi Pilot Program//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//Get Your Docs in Order for Job Call//Upcoming Membership Meetings//Note on Houston, Tampa Union Halls//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 26, 2024

In this issue – Administration Will Keep the Union Moving Forward//NLRB Make-Up Changing//Coast Guard Alters MMC Fee Payment Method//NMC Phases Out Redundant Oath Requirement//Decrease in On-the-Job Deaths//Members Should Keep a Watch on M.E.B.A. Docs & Notices Page//Have a Safe & Happy New Year!//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 19, 2024

In this issue – Landmark SHIPS for America Act Introduced//M.E.B.A. Scores Huge Win for CivMars on Two MSC LMSRs//Partial Government Shutdown Looming//Trump Backs ILA on Automation//CG Rule on Streamlining Credentialing Process//Delivery of MSC’s USNS RFK//Labor 411 Gift Guide//M.E.B.A. Calendars at Halls//Holiday Schedule//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 12, 2024

In this issue – Another APL Newbuild//Support for Probe of Spain’s U.S.-Flag Ship Restrictions//NDAA Boosts & Extends MSP & TSP//Keel for Next MSC Oiler Laid//Labor-Friendly Gift Ideas//Boston Rep. Sought//Remaining M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//

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Maritime Unions Support FMC Probe of Spain's U.S.-Flagship Restrictions

M.E.B.A. and other maritime labor unions, as well as the MTD and TTD penned a letter to the FMC in support of the agency's recently-announced investigation of restrictions on certain U.S.-flag ships at Spanish ports.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 5, 2024

In this issue – Results of the M.E.B.A. Officers’ Election//Election “Black-Out” Rules Relaxed//Boston Representative Sought//More Houthi Attacks on U.S.-Flag Ships//TTD Solidarity with WSF Engineers & Oilers//National Convention & Notice of NMEBA Election//Upcoming M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//

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TTD Solidarity with Washington State Ferry Engineers & Oilers

The Transportation Trades Dept. (AFL-CIO) unanimously passed a resolution urging Washington State to offer competitive wages and benefits for WSF Engineers & Oilers to return the system to reliable service levels.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 28, 2024

In this issue – MSC Discusses Manning Reductions//Labor-Friendly Labor Secretary Named//M.E.B.A. Ballots to be Tabulated on Monday//Tallying Committee Elected//Coast Guard Directive on Chinese Cranes//Plan to Merge Cal Maritime with Cal Poly is Finalized//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 21, 2024

In this issue – Tallying Committee Elections at Monday Special Meetings//Duffy Appointed to Head DOT//Trustees Enact Pension Parity//Port Project PIDP Grants//Lowdown on the Throwdowns – M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Fay Moving On – Opening for Boston Rep.//CMES Course Openings//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closings//Last Chance for Applicants to Make Membership This Year//Duplicate Ballot Info// Union-Made Thanksgiving//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 14, 2024

In this issue – Members Must Be Current for Ballot to Count//Hiccup in ILA Talks//NLRB Bans Captive-Audience Meetings//AMHS Upgrades//U.S. Warships vs. the Houthis//AMC’s Gaither Named as One of Top Women in Maritime//Applicants Must Forward Docs to Make Membership//Not Much Time to Get a Duplicate Ballot//

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