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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 5, 2020

In this issue//WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill Headed to the President’s Desk//Union Coalition, Senators Blast Effort to Strip Union Rights from DOD Workers//More Shipboard Coronavirus Guidance//IMO “Carriage Ban” in Effect//CMES Working on “LNG as Marine Fuel” Course//Port of Baltimore Withstands Cyber Attack//Mariners Needed for CG Exam Working Group//

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MSC COVID-19 Response Plan and Medical Guidance

For Masters, Chief Engineers & Shore Staff, this is the Military Sealift Command's Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Command Response Plan and Medical Guidance

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World Health Organization COVID-19 Guidance (Shipping)

The World Health Organization issued interim guidance "Operational Considerations for Managing COVID-19 Cases/Outbreak onboard Ships"

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

In this issue//MLA Blasts Ill-Advised Oakland Ballpark Proposal//MLA Strategy Session in Juneau//Coronavirus Concerns//Saudis Say Red Sea Terrorist Attack was Foiled//Sealift Concerns Aired Before Senate Committee//Longtime Headquarters Staffer Retires//Good Response for Retiree PAF Drive/High Water will Delay Shipping on Upper Great Lakes//Raffle: Support the M.E.B.A. Memorial!//Houston Hall Closed Monday//Members, Applicants Encouraged to Attend March Meetings//

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Recommended Measures to Address COVID-19 Risks on Ships

Information issued to mariners who sail to areas with a higher concentration of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases.

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Maritime Labor Alliance Opposes Waterfront Ballpark in Oakland, CA

The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance issued a statement in opposition to a proposed waterfront stadium for the Oakland A's that would disrupt port and shipping operations. The MLA is made up of the M.E.B.A., ARA, IBU, ILWU and the MM&P.

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

In this issue//MarAd’s Buzby Highlights Study that Calls for Bolstering U.S.-Flag Shipping//CAA Reunion Announced//Mine Warnings in Red Sea//POLAR STAR Icebreaker Completes Mission//Coast Guard FAQ on New Terminal Access Regs//Update Your Contact Info/LWOP Disrupts Govt. Fleet DCO Regularity//Facebook Photos Needed//

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

In this issue//Trump Budget Good on MSP, RRF, Bad for Food Aid, Navy Ships & Port Infrastructure//AFGE Condemns Attacks on Government Workers//WWII Artic Run Mariners Eligible for Prestigious Medal//AFL-CIO Hails Uptick of Work Actions//Hemp Products Could Threaten Your MMC//NOAA Ship Ready for Mapping Mission/Two New NOAA Ships Planned//4MF Raffle Tickets//

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CDC: Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued "Guidance for Ships" related to the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease, 2019 (COVID-19).

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 6, 2020

In this issue//Launch of 4MF Raffle, Tickets at All Halls//Chevron, NCL, POID Input & Participation Sought//Rank & File Requested for OSG Bargaining//Retired Member Helps Spark PAF Push//Resolution to Expand Female Presence in Maritime Industry//Hapag-Lloyd is Testing Bio-Fuel//JOHN W. BROWN Returning to Temporary Berth//Document Checklist for Hall Visits//

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