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M.E.B.A., MM&P Letter to Congress: Panama Suppressing Dissent about Unsafe Canal Conditions

M.E.B.A. & MM&P letter to Congress about the ongoing suppression of Panama Canal workers trying to air concerns about safety conditions. This is the Senate letter.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 6, 2021

In this issue//Panamanian Unions to Continue Protests Despite Police Overreach//Engine Room Fire Extinguished//AMC’s Caponiti Planning Retirement, Successor Sought//Upcoming Silent Auction, Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit 4MF, G&W//Virtual National Maritime Day/Call for Full MSP Funding//Assistance for Passport Renewal//Help for Indian Seafarers/AFL-CIO Report: 275 U.S. Workers Killed Daily//Commercial Vessel Mask Wearing Requirements Unchanged//Last-Second Union-Style Gifts for Mom//

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

In this issue//Task Force Established to Promote & Fortify Labor Rights//FRC Completes Review, Forwards Report//CG Issues Minimum Drug Testing Rate//Senate Icebreaker Bill Looks to Keep Great Lakes Fleet Moving//Unions Observe Workers Memorial Day//CDC May Clear the Way for July Cruising//You Can Still Register & Attend Monday’s Online HQ Meeting//Remember: All Regular Meetings will be In-Person Next Week//

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

In this issue//Monthly Meetings Return to In-Person Format//HQ to Begin Monthly Online Informational Meetings//TTD Looks for “Worker-First” COVID-19 Recovery//Newbuilds Joining Staten Island Ferry Fleet//U.S. Onboard with Shipping Decarbonization Efforts//“Cruise Act” Seeks Resumption of Passenger Vessel Sailings//MEDGAR EVERS Crew Wins Prestigious MSC Award//Applicants Should Submit Paperwork to Make Membership//

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

In this issue//TRANSCOM Wants Tanker Security Fleet//Skinny Budget Released//Trottenberg Confirmed as DOT Secretary//FRC Elected//In Wake of Amazon Loss, Labor Points to PRO Act//New Poll Shows Support for Union Rights//Alaska Report Adds to Calls for CDC to Lift CSO//Sweet Treats Union-Style//

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

In this issue//New Jobs, M.E.B.A. inks Another Employer//NCL Makes Plans to Sail Again//Votes Being Tallied for Amazon Organizing Effort//Applicants Reminded of Requirements for Membership//Mariner Mental Health Survey//

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

In this issue//Offshore Wind Boost Could Help U.S. Shipping, Create Union Jobs//Hapag Swapping-Out Ships//Suez Vessel Highlights Importance of Shipping//Buttigieg Praises Jones Act Again//Union-Made Snacks for the Final Four//Jesse Calhoon Day is this Weekend//Check the Docs & Notices Site//Halls Closed for Good Friday//Make Sure You Attend a Meeting Next Week//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 25, 2021

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Inks New Shoreside Employer, Brings in New Jobs//Membership Meetings Begin Returning to In-Person Format//APL to Swap-Out Ship with Newer Vessel//New Labor-Friendly DOL Secretary Confirmed by Senate//ICS Concerned that Vaccinations will be Prerequisite for Shipping//Worry over Variant’s Impact on Seafarers//MarAd Advisory on GPS Interference//Great Lakes Shipping Season Begins//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 18, 2021

In this issue//Garamendi-Wicker Bills to Expand U.S.-Flag Fleet Re-Introduced//National M.E.B.A. Convention Goes Virtual//CG Commandant Lauds Merchant Mariners//Two Popular AMHS Ferries Sold; Vessels Readied for Summer Season//“Fair Future for Seafarers” Focus of IMO Campaign//Union-Made Libations//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 11, 2021

In this issue//Patriot is Apparent Winner for Watson-Class LMSRs//Maritime Labor Wants to Help Follow Through on Maritime Revitalization//MLA Issues Call to Vaccinate Mariners//PRO Act Passes House, Senate Passage Unlikely//Alaska Lawmakers Suggest “Workaround” to PVSA to Let Cruise Ships Sail in the Last Frontier//Gen. Van Ovost Nominated to Head USTRANSCOM//TSA Reminder on Masking Up on Public Transport//Deadline for Comments on Fate of NS SAVANNAH//Pandemic Exacerbating Mental Health at Sea//

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