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Warren Leback, Former Maritime Administrator, 1924-2019

Capt. Warren Leback, who spent over 65 years in the maritime industry and had strong ties to the M.E.B.A., recently sailed into the sunset at the age of 95.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 28, 2019

In this issue//Foremast Erected at 4MF Memorial Park//Stopgap Spending Bill Keeps Government Open//ITF Seafarers Section Meeting//AMC’s Caponiti to Be Honored as “Friend of Seafarers”//Preparations Intensify for Jan. 1 Sulfur Cap//Reminder for Govt. Fleet Members about LWOP Effect on DCO//Applicants & Members in Dues Arrears to be Dropped Next Week//Upcoming M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Apply for Vacation & Port-Relief Benefits//Note on Thanksgiving Closings//

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MLA Solidarity with Striking ATU Garage Workers

The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance issued a letter voicing solidarity with an ATU Local looking for a fair shake.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 14, 2019

In this issue//Update on Liberty Talks//RIO GRANDE EXPRESS Enters Service//MLA Blasts Efforts to Scuttle Alaska Ferry Service//House Expected to Vote on Ex-Im Bank Re-Charter//12th MSC EPF Christened at Austal//Immediate Action Urged on Piracy in Gulf of Guinea//Seafarer Loneliness Highlighted//Senate Bill Plans for Arctic Shipping Opportunities//Have a Union-Made Thanksgiving//

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Maritime Labor Alliance Blasts Efforts to Scuttle Alaska Ferry System

The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance has issued criticism of efforts to undermine the Alaska Marine Highway System - a ferry fleet depended upon by State residents.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 7, 2019

In this issue//MSP FY ’20 Funding Intact in House, Senate Bills//Chao, Mathur, Others Honored at AOTOS//GREEN LAKE Receives Trio of Awards//Jay Corcoran, Steve Werse Receive Tribute//Mariners Needed for CG Exam Working Group//WWII Arctic Run Mariners Sought for Anniversary Celebration Next Year//Veterans Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 31, 2019

In this issue//Jones Act Under Attack: Customs Proposal Gives Opening to Foreign-Flag Offshore Vessels//Ex-Im Bank Re-Charter Bill Moves to Full House//Tentative Agreements End Chicago Teacher Strike//CMA Evacuates Following Fire//UAW Contract Update with GM, Ford//Bill to Make Full Use of HMTF Passes in House//TTD Unions Fight for Transportation Investment//Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 24, 2019

In this issue//Upcoming Maritime-Related Bills//Ex-Im Bank Re-charter Bill To Be Marked Up//Energizing America Bill Could Help Expand U.S.-Flag Fleet//GREEN LAKE Set to Receive Gallant Ship Award, AOTOS Honor//WSF Hybrid Electric Propulsion Conversion News//Chicago School System Employees Keep Up the Fight//Reminder – Temporary New Hours at JAX Hall//NVIC Changes Announced//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 17, 2019

In this issue//Maritime Champion Elijah Cummings has Died//UAW Members to Vote on Tentative Agreement//Chicago Teachers are On Strike//Senate WWII Gold Medal Bill Needs Support//Applicant Letters Have Mailed, They Detail Requirements for Membership//Great Lakes Trade is Bustling//Piracy Fall-off Over Last Year’s Levels//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 10, 2019

In this issue//CMES Releases 2020 Course Schedule//Good & Welfare Fund is the Winner in Raffle//Setting the Course to Low Carbon Shipping//WSF Implements Whale Alert App//Unemployment is Down, Wages & Job Growth Slows//MSC Courses at CMES//LWOP Disrupts Govt. Fleet DCO Schedule//Union-Made Halloween Treats//Monday Closings//

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