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Turn Back the Chronometer! M.E.B.A. Rituals

There weren't black masses and incantations, but there were some pretty nutty rituals "back in the day" for formal M.E.B.A. gatherings...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 2, 2017

In this issue//Maritime Industry Sail-In//Rep. Garamendi’s Energizing American Maritime Act//MLA & MOLA Meetings//Huge Response for Cadet Internship Program//Early Start for Great Lakes Shipping//LCA Lists Critical Issues on Lakes//Chao to Attend LIBERTY PASSION Naming Ceremony//ITF Women’s Day//Get Your Docs in Order for Hall Visits//

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Garamendi Op-Ed: Maritime Industry Too Important to Ignore

Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) penned an Op-Ed on the occasion of the annual Maritime Congressional Sail-In. It was published in "The Hill" this week.

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Deep Discounts on AT&T Unlimited Plan

Members, applicants and retirees, as well as M.E.B.A. staff can take advantage of AT&T’s best unlimited plan to date and receive discounts up to 18% on monthly service charges.

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Stationary Engineer Positions in Pacific NW

Members & Applicants may be interested in great new shoreside opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 23, 2017

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Anniversary//Tentative Agreement with Chevron//Resumes Being Accepted for Stationary Engineers in Pacific NW//Industry Ready for Maritime Sail-In//M.O. is Online//ECDIS Course Availability//Thanks Issued for M.E.B.A. Support of Corcoran Foundation//Hall Closures - Mardi Gras & TX Independence Day are Next Week//

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M.E.B.A. Observes 142nd Anniversary

Founded on February 23, 1875 on the banks of the Great Lakes, the M.E.B.A. recently observed its 142nd anniversary.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 16, 2017

In this issue//Bill Vaughan: Final Voyage//Halls & Offices Closed for Presidents Day//USMMA to Resume Sea Year//Positive News on Cargo for U.S.-Flag Shipping//Acosta is New DOL Nominee//Praise for CBP Jones Act Action//M.E.B.A. Update Form Updated//ITF to Fill Inspector Position//

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USMMA Resumption of Sea Year

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) has announced that Sea Year training for their Midshipmen will resume on three commercial carriers beginning in March 2017.

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Finished with Engines: Political Operative Joe Miller

Journalist, Political insider and former M.E.B.A. consultant Joe Miller recently died at the age of 95.

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