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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 24, 2020

In this issue//World Maritime Day – Nautilus Federation Spotlights Crew Change Crisis//ITF Says Pandemic Shortcuts Could Cause Accidents//Transportation Labor Honors Justice Ginsburg//Additional REC Reopenings//MarAd Renews Advisory on GPS Interference//Cruise Lines Adopt Protocols, Look to Restart//Great Lakes Trade Way Down//M.E.B.A. Election: Obtaining a Duplicate Ballot//Last Chance to Support 4MF Before Raffle Drawing//

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Nautilus Federation Spotlights Crew Change Crisis on World Maritime Day

On World Maritime Day, the Nautilus Federation spotlighted the ongoing global crew change crisis...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 17, 2020

In this issue//UN Agencies Call for End to Crew Change Crisis//Public Support on Behalf of AMHS Urged//TTD Leaders Call for Frontline Transport Worker Aid//Assistance for Ambushed ALADS Officers//WHO Updates Guidance for Seafarer Safety//CMES Online Course has Openings//PUYALLUP Crew to the Rescue!//REC Reopenings in Charleston, New Orleans & New York//Make Sure Your Email Address is on File//Members Should Check on “Documents & Member Notices” Site//M.E.B.A. Election: Only Votes from Members in

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The Maritime Shipping Sector Faces a Humanitarian Crisis

United Nations' agencies address the crew change crisis and call on Governments to immediately recognize seafarers as key workers...

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Virtual Ship Tour: SS JOHN W. BROWN

A virtual tour of the WWII Liberty ship JOHN W. BROWN...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 10, 2020

In this issue//IMO Still Fighting to Alleviate Crew Change Crisis//Congress Urged to Support Proposed Tanker Security Fleet//Reopening of Seattle REC//Reminder of Forum with 9-11 Mariners//USNS NEWPORT Delivered//M.E.B.A. Election: Only Votes from Members in Good Standing will Count//M.E.B.A. Election: How to Obtain a Duplicate Ballot//Baltimore Hall Closed Tomorrow for Defenders Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 3, 2020

In this issue//Government Turbo Activation//Maritime Heroes of 9-11 to be Spotlighted Next Week//NMC Opens More RECs for Exams//Ballots Mailed to Membership//Only Votes from Members in Good Standing Will Count//Use M.E.B.A. Site to Iron Out LWOP, Vacation Dues Lapses//Halls, Offices Closed Monday for Labor Day//Sign Up for M.E.B.A. Vacation Plan Direct Deposit//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 27, 2020

In this issue//NMC, CG Notices, Guidance//Bravo Zulu for Crew & Cadets on Mini-Training Mission//Agreement for Workers at Bath Iron Works//Mariners to be Highlighted in IMO World Maritime Observance//In-Person Participation Sought for FRC//Ballots Mail Next Week//Don’t Forget about the 4MF Raffle//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 20, 2020

In this issue//ITF Discussions on Gulf of Guinea Piracy, Crew Change Crisis//NMC: Limited Reopening of Facilities in Houston, Hono, San Juan//MarAd Advisory for Ships Near Iran, Libya//Unions Endorse Sen. Sullivan//Rep. Luria is Maritime Hero//Union-Made Back-to-School List//M.E.B.A. Election Issue Available//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 13, 2020

In this issue//Last Chance to Clarify Address with HQ before Important Mailing//Reduced Winter Service for AMHS//YUKON Rescues Dhow Mariners//NMC Reopening Two Alaskan Exam Facilities//Sal Schepens Sails into the Sunset//NOAA Update on Extremely Active Storm Season in Atlantic//

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