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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 8, 2022

In this issue//Keystone Takes over Former OSG Tankers//Keel Laying for Next MSC Oiler//NDAA Passes House//Iranian Patrol Boat Harasses M.E.B.A.-Crewed MSC Ship//New USMMA Superintendent is on the Job//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closings//Remaining M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 1, 2022

In this issue//Action to Force Contract on Rail Workers Cuts the Legs Out from Unions// Environmental Awards for Pasha Hawaii Fleet//Labor-Friendly Gift Guides//INOUYE Engine Retrofit Taking Shape//Guide to M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//M.E.B.A. HQ Online Meeting//Trustees Search for CMES Director//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 24, 2022

In this issue// Iranian Drone Attacked Tanker//Support for ALADS Fund After Tragic Accident//AMP: Waivers are a Soundbite, Not a Solution//Lawmakers Want Stricter FMC Enforcement of New Law//P&O CEO is “Worst Boss”//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closing//Better Green Fuel Investment Needed//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 17, 2022

In this issue//Liberty Contract Ratified//NJ Anti-Jones Act Resolution Blasted by Unions//First Female Superintendent at USMMA//TTD Sets Upcoming Priorities//Shipping Decarbonization Action Plan//4-Day Workweek Trial Going Well//Union-Made Thanksgiving//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closing//Note on Thanksgiving Holiday Next Week//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 10, 2022

In this issue//Charles Jerrier Sails into the Sunset, Service This Weekend//OSG Incentives//Latest Staten Island Ferry Commissioned//Great Lakes Green Shipping Corridor//Honoring Gene Daisey//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closing//M.E.B.A. Halls & Offices Closed for Veterans Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 3, 2022

In this issue//Matson Orders More Newbuilds//M.E.B.A. Crews Among Those Honored at AOTOS//Sen. Wicker Condemns Recent Jones Act Waivers//Grant Application for A’s Stadium Questioned//IMO Carbon Intensity Measures//$703 Million for Port Infrastructure//Vacation Benefits – 2022 Year-End Closing//

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Sen. Wicker DHS Letter Decries Superficial Jones Act Waiver Review Process

Sen. Roger Wicker decried two recent Jones Act waivers granted for two foreign-flag companies who took advantage of a "superficial" review process..

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 27, 2022

In this issue//More Deck Work! Keystone to Bring in Another Tanker//Lawmakers Inquire About Questionable Jones Act Waivers//Founding PASS President, Former CMES Instructor Eugene Daisy have Died//Successful 4MF Fundraiser//ICS Proposes Reward System for Low Emission Vessels//Wartsila RT-Flex Course//

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Lawmakers Ask DHS, DOT Details on Questionable Jones Act Waivers

House Transportation Committee leaders would like to learn why Jones Act waivers were granted to foreign-flag ship operators who appeared to be taking advantage of the waiver process to cut the line in front of U.S. operators.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 20, 2022

In this issue// Another Unnecessary Jones Act Waiver//NOAA Contract Ratified//Make Sure You Update Your E-Mail Address, etc.//Navy Graded as “Weak” in New Report//CMES Clarifies Fast Rescue Boat Schedule//The SS POET Vanished 42 Years Ago//Tasty Treats for a Spooky Evening//Permanent CMES Director Sought//

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