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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 19, 2021

In this issue//Obligations Fulfilled for Turbo Activation//MLL Reopener Talks Continue//MLL Plans Vessel Swap-Out//Low Vaccination Rate for Global Seafarers//Public Transportation Mask Order Extended//Seafarer Relief Fund Helping Mariners in Hard-Hit COVID Areas//Unions Power America Contest//Frisbee Golf Tournament to Benefit 4MF//Union-Made Back-to School Shipping Guide//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 12, 2021

In this issue//Port & Ferry Funding in Infrastructure Bill//First of Three S.I. Ferry Newbuilds//Trumka to Lie in Repose//Unions Power America Contest//Program Shored Up for AMMV Convention//Cruise Industry Tries to Rebound//ITF Adds to FOC List//

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AFL-CIO's Trumka Lauded as a Force for Working Families

The labor movement was shock and saddened by the sudden passing of AFL-CIO leader Richard Trumka on Thursday.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 5, 2021

In this issue//Richard Trumka has Died//NLRB Officer: Amazon’s Improper Tactics in Union-Election Demand Rerun//Pandemic Still Taking a Toll on Seafarer Happiness//Matson Launches New Express Service//Attacks on Ships Near Iran//House ‘Minibus’ Has Key Maritime Provisions//Disc Golf Tournament at CMES on Sept. 19//NOAA Says Atlantic Hurricane Season will Continue to be Severe//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 29, 2021

In this issue//Seafarer Workforce Report Warns of Officer Shortage//U.S. Ferries Carried 132 Million Passengers in 2019//More Room in August BST Revalidation Courses//Seafarer Vaccinations Strongly Urged//WHO Prioritizes Seafarers//Agreement Ends Frito-Lay Strike//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//M.E.B.A. Chief Earns MSC Award//Sign Up Now for Wednesday’s Online HQ Meeting//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 22, 2021

In this issue//Successful Paper Breakout//USA Maritime Urges Reversal of Cargo Preference Cuts//First Ship in Newbuild MSC Oiler Fleet Christened//Canada May Lift Cruise Ban in November//NMC Email Renewals Working Well//OMSA Vessel Patrolling Jones Act Violations//Labor Drums Up PRO Act Support//NLRB Okays Scabby the Rat//Connectivity Key for Mariner Needs of Tomorrow//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 15, 2021

In this issue//Interlake Reopener Talks Conclude//Anti-Competitive Shipping Targeted with Government Collaboration//Warnings Issued for Maritime Hotspots/Piracy Has Decreased This Year//Film Probes Seafarer Faith & Welfare//NMC Exam Centers Open Up a Little//AFL-CIO Report Details Pay Disparity Between Workers & CEOs//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 8, 2021

In this issue//MLL Reopener Talks//ATC Reopener Completed//Tanker Fleet Receives Needed DOD Endorsement//Ferry Investment Part of House-Passed Transport Infrastructure Bill//Relief over End of EVER GIVEN Saga//Executive Order Would Target Anti-Competitive Shipping Practices//Norfolk Branch Agent Honored by USMMA//Book Gives Tips for Mariner Mental Health Improvement//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 1, 2021

In this issue//Hapag Swap-Out of Express-Class Vessels//Mariner Vaccination Issues: Crewing Shortages, Crew Changes Still Affected//ILO Convention Seeks End to Workplace Violence & Harassment//Temporary Closure, Relocation of NY REC//HQ Online Meeting is Wednesday, Sign Up Now//Halls Closed Monday, West Coast Closed Tuesday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 24, 2021

In this issue//Continued Reopener Talks with Interlake//Alabama Miners Looking for a Fair Deal//Union President Slams Amazon Worker Conditions//4MF Event a Success//Ships to Sound Off for ‘Day of Seafarer’//AMMV Convention Set for Late September//Paris MOU Ranks Flag States//Members Should Check Docs & Member Notices Site//

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