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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 19, 2017

In this issue//Deck & Engine Jobs aboard New Liberty MSP Vessel//SEACOR Ratification Vote//ALLIANCE ST. LOUIS Crew Unharmed after Blaze//Oakland Patrolman, NOLA Rep. Dispatcher Appointed//New Look M.E.B.A. Website//Jaenichen Lands at HMS Global Maritime//Union Plus Scholarships//Piracy Downturn in 2016 but Kidnappings Rose//

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Deck & Engine Jobs aboard New Liberty MSP Vessel

M.E.B.A. deck and engine officers are flying out to Bahrain to crew up the LIBERTY PASSION, a newbuild Roll-On/Roll-Off vessel that Liberty Maritime Corp. is bringing into the U.S.-fleet.

SEACOR Ratification Vote

A tentative agreement with SEACOR was ratified by the M.E.B.A. membership on Friday, January 13th.

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//

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 19, 2017

Deck & Engine Jobs aboard New Liberty MSP Vessel

SEACOR Ratification Vote

Oakland Patrolman Hired

Processing Delays - MMC Extension

Legislative Update - December 2016

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

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

Security Clearances for MSC

Letter from Unions