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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 7, 2024

In this issue – New Tampa Hall//Dues Must Be Paid by Next Week for Ballot to Count//Nov. 25 Special Meetings//Classic M.E.B.A. Ship to Be Deep-Sixed//M.E.B.A. Affiliates Celebrate New D.A.//Vacation Benefits – 2024 Year-End Closing//Mariner Mood Improving//Get a Duplicate Ballot!//WWII Mariners at Veterans Day Ceremony//Veterans Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 31, 2024

In this issue – New Houston Union Hall//Maritime Unions Pursue National Advertising Campaign//Talks for ILA Contract to Resume//Rep. Dingell Honored by Great Lakes Group//DALI Owners to Pay $100+ Million//AOTOS Awards//Applicants Responsible for Fulfilling Requirements to Membership//M.E.B.A. Election: Nov. 15 Deadline to Pay Dues; Note on Campaigning; Get a Duplicate Ballot//$3 Billion for Port Decarbonization//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 24, 2024

In this issue – New POID Agreement//Unions Host Event for WA State Candidate for Governor//EPA Rule for Ballast Treatment Systems on Great Lakes Vessels//Incomplete MMC Applications Will Be Rejected//M.E.B.A. Election: Voters Must be in Good Standing by Nov. 15//How to Get a Duplicate Ballot//SS POET Remembrance//Latest Piracy Report//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 17, 2024

In this issue – Members Ratify APL Agreements//Union Takes Part in International Coalition Meetings//DC Maritime Workshop on Revitalizing Maritime Strength//U.S. Ports Have Outsized Influence on Economy//Big “U” Headed for Watery Grave//CG Notice on STCW Deck Rating Endorsements//Rep. Garamendi Remarks on Future of Industry//Successful City Council Candidate Forum//M.E.B.A. Election: How to Get a Duplicate Ballot//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 10, 2024

In this issue – G&W Fund Assisting Members Hit by Hurricanes//Dockworkers Still Fighting for Automation Protections//PASS Agreement with FAA//New TRANSCOM Leader//Union-Made Halloween//Bill Lucy Remembered//Columbus Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 3, 2024

In this issue – Solidarity with ILA as Strike Begins//Tampa Hall Ruined//Philly Shipyard Starts Work on Matson Newbuild//Certifications for Some Courses Pulled at GCMA//CMES Releases 2025 Course Schedule//Duplicate Ballot Info//You Must be Current to Fourth Quarter for Ballot to Count//Use Website to Iron Out Dues Lapses//

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Maritime Union Solidarity with ILA as Strike Begins

M.E.B.A. along with AMO, MM&P and SIU pledged solidarity with the ILA as dockworkers look for a just contract.

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

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Engineers Have Tentative Agreement with APL//Businesses Brace for ILA Strike//Final Voyage: Larry O’Loane//$20 Million for Cape May-Lewes Ferry//M.E.B.A. to Host Oakland City Council Forum//Use Payment Portal to Keep Current//Latest MSC Oiler Christened//ITF Fights Seafarer Criminalization//Drink Union Beer//NMC Extends Customer Service Hours//Duplicate Ballot Info//

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

In this issue – Hapag-Maersk Ocean Network Collaboration//DOJ Sues DALI Owner, Operator//Supply Chain Groups Nervous About Impending ILA Strike//Duplicate Ballot Info for M.E.B.A. Election//House Committee Says Chinese Cranes are a Threat//TRANSCOM Nominee Talks Sealift//Voters Must Be in Good Standing//Iron Out LWOP, Vacation Dues Lapses//

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

In This Issue//Bracing for ILA Strike//Mass Maritime NSMV Christened//Sale of Decommissioned WSF Vessels Terminated//Members Should Keep an Eye on Docs & Notices Section//Harbor Pilot Rescues Ship in Tampa Bay//“Good Jobs” Executive Order//Voters Must Be in Good Standing for Vote to Count//

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