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Oakland Patrolman Hired

M.E.B.A.’s District Executive Committee has appointed Max Alper as the new Oakland Patrolman.

Processing Delays - MMC Extension

The USCG is experiencing continued delays in processing documents for renewal. To help fix this problem they are granting an extension of national endorsements for any mariner whose Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) expires on or after December 1, 2016. The extension is effective immediately and will be valid until September 30, 2017.

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Legislative Update - December 2016

The November elections were surprising on many fronts and will undoubtedly bring change to Washington D.C. For many interests and industries, that change brings consternation. The M.E.B.A. political team is optimistic though due to the long held relationships and reputation we maintain in Washington.

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Notice of National M.E.B.A. Election

The National M.E.B.A. will hold its 112th National Convention on March 20, 2017. Pursuant to the National M.E.B.A. Constitution, an election of National Officers and National Executive Committee Members of the N.M.E.B.A will be held at this Convention.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 12, 2017

In this issue//Special Meeting at Union Halls Tomorrow//Chao Confirmation Hearing//DOT Authorizes Resumption of USMMA Sea Year//Nautilus Support Network to Protect Mariners//WWII Mariner Compensation Bill Introduced//Union Plus Scholarships//Snug Harbor Assists Mariners//

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Security Clearances for MSC

-Contracted Vessels

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Letter from Unions

on DOT/MarAd USMMA Strategy

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STCW Deadline

Reminder on Shipping Jobs

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 5, 2017

In this issue//Re-Opener with NCL//New Alternate Training Location Procedures//Note on CMES BST Refresher Course//OCEAN GIANT Sails for Operation Deep Freeze//WSF Passenger Fined for Laser Strike & New Incident//Union Plus Scholarships//Oakland, N.O. Rep. Positions//

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US Plans More Maritime Drills in Asia

The United States will increase the number of drills it conducts in the Asia-Pacific as part of its new strategy to counter to China’s expansion in the South China Sea, Reuters quoted the Philippine military as saying.