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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 11, 2018

In this issue//Sudden Passing of Sharon Van Geldren//Halls Closed for MLK Day//Online Qualified Assessor Course at CMES//Senate Committee Assignments//Ports Call for 10-Year $66 Billion Investment//Size Limit on E-mails to NMC//OCEAN GIANT Headed for South Pole//Fundraising for Battle of Atlantic Memorial//Labor 411 Brews & Bites//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 4, 2018

In this issue//Matson News// DOD IG to probe MSC PrePo Ship Readiness//Two New Senators Sworn in//PAF Educates Lawmakers on our Issues; You Can Contribute Through Vacation//Rep. Shuster to Focus on Infrastructure//Russian Jones Act to Come into Force//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 28, 2017

In this issue//Peter Hammond Sails into the Sunset//Update to QA Requirements/Delivery of New MSC EPF/MERPAC Needs Committee Members//After Party Relief – Union-Style//Photos from the Fleet Needed//Support the Jones Act//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 21, 2017

In this issue//MLL, E-Ships, M-Ships Contracts Approved//Confirmation of Ex-Im Bank Nominees Uncertain//New IBU President//Icebreaking on Lakes//Ports Pleased with Tax Bill Fixes//Cyber-Security Group Says Hackers Could Sink a Bulker//FMC’s Doyle Moving to Dredging Post//Drifting Icebergs in North Atlantic//Labor 411 – Gifts for Her//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 14, 2017

In this issue//355-Ship Navy is the New Policy//NTSB EL FARO report//Breakfast with Navy Secretary//Arctic Warming Neared Record//CG Commandant Advocates for Jones Act//Write a Jones Act Letter//Rep. Scalise is AMP Maritime Champ//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//Gifts Ideas for the Holidays//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 7, 2017

In this issue//NLRB Forwards Complaint against Pasha//MLA Deliberates over Prominent Maritime Issues//Port Concern over Tax Reform Bill//CG Wants Mariner Input for Study//Support the Jones Act//Union Plus Scholarships//Navy Campaign to Boost Recruiting//Union-Made Kid Christmas//Holiday Parties//Vacation Benefits//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 30, 2017

In this issue//Maersk Talks Ongoing//Review of MarAd Validates Agency//TIPPECANOE Nabs Energy Conservation Award//WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill//Last Chance for Permanent Jobs on New Matson Ship//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Biting Back against Jones Act Lies//Send a Quick Jones Act Letter to Congress//

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

In this issue//Thanksgiving Closings//MarAd Reports on Breakout ‘17//AMHS Unit Approved Dues Equity Referendum//M.E.B.A. Companies & Vessels Receive Environmental Awards//Matson Seeking Chiefs & 1sts for New Ship//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//USMMA Reaccreditation//The Lowdown on the Throwdowns – M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Take Five Minutes to Save the Jones Act//

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

In this issue//New Baltimore Dispatcher//Pro-Merchant Marine Navy League “Fly-In”//Industry has Sent over 19,000 Jones Act Letters to Congress//M.E.B.A. Part of Working Group to Promote U.S. Registry//NDTA, Mass Maritime Leaders Visit at HQ//Vacation Reminder: Check Return-to-Work Date//Senators Introduce Cyber Port Bill//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 9, 2017

In this issue//Veterans Day Closings//Maersk Talks Continue/Maersk Increases Revenue//Upcoming March to Scapegoat Jones Act//Patriot Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence//TTD Promotes Transport Jobs, Backs Jones Act//Coast Guard Training Pact with Lake Carriers//COMFORT Restocks, Continues Island Assistance//New ESB Named//Marine Safety Center Website Upgraded//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closing//PAF Educates Lawmakers//

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