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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 11, 2025

In this issue – Labor-Friendly Legislators Assist DOD CIVMARS//Seattle Rep. Announced//Cargo Boxes Spill into Long Beach Harbor//NMC MedCert Errors//WSC Report on Cargo Inspection Deficiencies//Baltimore Hall Closed for Defenders Day//9-11 Anniversary//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 4, 2025

In this issue – Merchant Marine Highlighted in DC V-J Day Commemoration//Tentative Agreement with MLL, M-Ships, E-Ships//Tentative Agreement with U.S. Ocean//More Federal Employees Stripped of Union Rights//Report Says Ammonia Viable as Marine Fuel//Red Sea Incidents & Mariner Well-Being//New Boston Rep. Sought//Members Can Join AMMV Parade in Philly//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 28, 2025

In this issue – Hanwha Will Build 10 Tankers, Another LNG Ship//Maine Maritime Training Ship Christened//$5 Billion Investment in Philly Yard//Final Voyage: Bill Langley//New Boston Rep. Sought//Membership Invited to Participate in Philly Parade in October//Great Lakes Group Honors Rep. McClain//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 21, 2025

In this issue – Historic 12-Year Contract with Interlake//Eastern Shipbuilding to Handle WSF Hybrid-Electric Construction//M.E.B.A. Urges FMC to Crack Down on FOCs//New Bill Would Waive Coast Guard U.S.-Build Requirement//WWII Mariner to Address DC V-J Day Anniversary Event//Last Chance for M.E.B.A. Hockey & Baseball Shirts//Back-to-School the Union Way//More Room in September Wartsila Courses//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 14, 2025

In this issue – Hanley, Barrere to Receive AOTOS Honors//Bill to Open up Jones Act Trade to Foreign Nations//U.S. Opposing IMO Ship Emission Plan//UN Security Council Meets on Maritime Threats//Shadow Fleet Vessel May Have Dragged Anchor to Cut Undersea Cables//Mariners are Happier Lately//M.E.B.A. Baseball & Hockey Jerseys Available//

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Limited Time to Order M.E.B.A. Baseball & Hockey Shirts

Due to popular demand and for a limited time only, customizable M.E.B.A. baseball AND hockey jerseys are now available for order. These iconic M.E.B.A. items can be customized on the back with a stitched name (of reasonable length) and number.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 7, 2025

In this issue – Customs will Enforce New USTR Penalties on China-Linked Vessels//Panama Tightens Rules to Thwart Shadow Fleet//Molinaro Confirmed at FTA//Hanwha Starts Work on Matson Newbuilds//Proposal for S.C. Maritime Academy//Openings for CMES PLC Course//Travel Coordinator Email Address Change//CMES Expands Application Form//Limited Time to Order M.E.B.A. Baseball & Hockey Shirts//

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M.E.B.A. Lawsuit to Fight against E.O. that Strips MSC, Army Corps Mariners of Union Rights

The M.E.B.A., alongside the AFL-CIO, MM&P and four other national labor organizations, filed a lawsuit against a sweeping executive order by President Trump that strips collective bargaining rights from many federal agency civilian employees, including those sailing in the Military Sealift Command and Army Corps of Engineers fleets.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 31, 2025

In this issue – RRF Ship Management Awards//M.E.B.A. Joins Lawsuit to Save MSC, ACOE Fleet Union Rights//Fight for MSP, TSP Funding//Houthis May Expand Attacks//WENATCHEE is Back//M.E.B.A. at TTD//NMC Upgrades Website//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 24, 2025

In this issue – Unions Fight for OT Tax Deductions//Hanwha to Build LNG Carrier//Matson Suspends Electric Vehicle Shipments//Sanctions Against Russian Shadow Fleet//Mariner Mental Health Survey//West Coast Halls Closed Monday for Harry Bridges B-Day//

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