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Merchant Mariner Credential and Medical Certificate Harmonization

Mariners will be allowed to request harmonized expiration dates of their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Medical Certificate...

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Benefits of Shipping American

The American maritime industry contributes nearly 500,000 jobs, $29 billion in labor income, and $92.5 billion in US economic output.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 1, 2018

In this issue//Support for Food Aid after Trump Budget Calls for Elimination//T&I Won’t Pursue Air Traffic Controller Privatization//Houston Hall Closed Tomorrow/Central Gulf + Waterman Jobs//MSC Ship Recovers WII Pilot Remains//Support Good Jobs on Oscar Night//CG Policy Letter on Inoperable Ballast Water Systems//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 22, 2018

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Anniversary//Informational Picketing against Liberty at Port Hueneme//1st A/Es Needed for Central Gulf/Waterman Jobs//Working Families “Day of Action” This Weekend//Union Plus College Benefits//MLL Flex Training//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 15, 2018

In this issue//President’s Budget Released//Reaction to Infrastructure Outline//Utahn Legislator Hates the Jones Act//New MSC EPF Named//4MF Raffle Tickets//Payment Portal Brings the Ease//Meeting with Tim Ryan//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 8, 2018

In this issue//Hall Closures Next Week//ALASKAN FRONTIER Out of Deep Lay-Up for Limited Run//New Dispatcher at NY/NJ Hall//Direct Submission of Medical Certificate Applications to NMC//GRUMMAN CivMars Conclude Six-Month Mission//Florida Congressman Praises Industry at Prop Club Chat//OCEAN GIANT Wraps Up South Pole Service//Sweeten Your Valentines the Labor-Friendly Way//Vacation Reminder – Check Your Return-to-Work Date//4MF Raffle Tickets Being Mailed to Halls//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 1, 2018

In this issue//APL C-11s to Be Changed Out with Newer Ships//New Database will Make Hall Visits More Efficient//TOTE Halts Plans for Hawaiian Trade Entry//Retro Checks Headed to MLL, M-Ships and E-Ships Mariners//Rise of Union Membership//Maritime Alert – Port of Aden//Ports, Transport Unions Awaiting Details of Infrastructure Package//U.S., Canada Renew Icebreaking MOU//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 25, 2018

In this issue//New CMES Shore Power Course// Dispatcher Sought for NY/NJ Hall//Bi-Partisan Group Issues Infrastructure Plan//MarAd Advisory for At-Sea Crime Hotspots//NMC Positions Open at WV HQ//NMC Approval to Test & Grandfathering//New Brew Honors “Big U”/Raffle to Benefit 4MF//Last Chance for Union Plus Scholarships//

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Van Loo, Others Brief Congressional Subcommittee on State of U.S. Merchant Marine

M.E.B.A. Secretary-Treasurer Bill Van Loo was one of eight witnesses testifying before a Congressional Subcommittee on Wednesday about the capabilities and needs of the U.S.-flag maritime industry...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 18, 2018

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Testifies at Congressional Hearing on U.S. Maritime Industry//Union Plus Scholarships//Check Your Return-to-Work Date//Benkert Award Nominations// Drug Screening Additions//

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