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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 16, 2024

In this issue//ALADS in DC for National Police Week//ILA Upbeat Ahead of Contract Talks//NTSB Says DALI Suffered Blackouts While Still in Port//PASS Applauds Passage of FAA Bill//Members Urged to Stay Current//Last Chance for Applicants to Make Membership Until December//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 9, 2024

In this issue//National Maritime Strategy Guidance Issued//MSC Fleet Continues Renewal//Crowley Drops COVID Vaccine Requirement//Lawmakers Urge Full MSP Funding//ITF Says Dubai Company Abused Mariners//Study Details Environmental Cost of Ship Scrubbers//Rep. Sam Graves is Saluted//ITF, Black Ball Photo Contests//Applicants Reminded of Requirements Needed for Membership//Applicants, Members in Dues Arrears to be Dropped//

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House Members Request Full MSP Funding

Members of Congress began the push to secure full funding for the Maritime Security Program...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 2, 2024

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Wins MarAd Restriction Arbitration//CBJ Shop Steward Training//GGF Members Vote for More Equitable Dues Structure//M.E.B.A. Inland Groups to Meet in June//M.E.B.A. Takes Part in MTD Convention//Easier MMC Renewals After Expiration//Keel Laying for Next ESB//Industry Letter to UN After Ship Attacks//SIH Honors Friends to Seafarers//M.E.B.A. HQ Online Meeting//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 25, 2024

In this issue//TRANSCOM Sealift Concerns//Baltimore Counters DALI Attempt to Limit Liability//Progress in Baltimore Harbor//MLL Vessel Aids Migrants//Small Arms Course Availability//New Rule Extends Overtime Pay//AFL-CIO Report on Toll of Unsafe Jobs//CMES Program Readies Maritime Cadets//Members Urged to Stay Current//You Need to Update Your Info with HQ//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 18, 2024

In this issue//Contender for WA State Governor Talks Ferries//$316 Million for Ferry Modernization//M.E.B.A. Takes Part in Mariner Work-Life Balance Chat//FRC Completes Review//USTR Will Probe Chinese Shipbuilding//CMES Gets Approval For Fuel Transfer Credit//Cadet Internship Program Coming Up//Space Available for Electrical Troubleshooting Class//Sen. Stabenow Recognized for Great Lakes Support//Members Urged to Stay Current//Make Sure Your Contact Info is On File//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 11, 2024

In this issue//Annual Sail-In Educates Lawmakers//M.E.B.A. Inland Groups to Meet at CMES//Maritime Labor Warns Against Jones Act Waivers//Tentative Timeline for Baltimore Port Reopening//FRC To Perform Review Next Week//Resurgence of Piracy Near Somalia//Record Year for Cruising//Disc Golf Tournament at School//Patriots’ Day, Titanic Anniversary Monday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 4, 2024

In this issue//Pasha Welcomes the GEORGE II Following LNG Retrofit//Push for Full Food Aid Funding Gets Head Start//Alternate Channels Opened in Baltimore Port//4th Annual Calhoon Disc Golf Tournament//AFL-CIO Hails New OSHA Rule//It’s Jesse Calhoon Day!//

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Shipping, Ag Interests Urge Congress to Support Food Aid

123 Shipping and Agricultural interests got an early start in urging Congress to support lifesaving Food Aid in the next Fiscal Year. Two important programs took a haircut in FY '24 and the coalition insists these lifesaving programs that provide good American jobs are essential to support.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 28, 2024

In this issue//NTSB Probe of Baltimore Bridge Disaster//Army Corps of Engineers On Scene//GREEN OCEAN Saluted on Maiden Voyage//LNG Bunker Observation Opportunity//LNG-Related Training Opportunity//Holiday Closings, Good Friday, Chavez & Calhoon Days//

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