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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 3, 2019

In this issue//WSF Members Approve More Equitable Dues Structure//MLA Backs UAW in ‘Critical Struggle’//MarAd Calls Activation a Success, Agency is Working on “Lessons Learned”//M.E.B.A. Works with ITF on Behalf of Global Seafarers//Scalia Takes over at DOL//Alaska Governor Expands Attacks against Unions//You May be an Applicant if… -- Submit Documentation to Make Membership//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 26, 2019

In this issue//MP&P (Hapag) Bringing in New U.S.-Flag Vessel//Last Days to Vote on WSF Referendum//Pasha Reopener Talks//MLA Unions Meet at M.E.B.A. HQ//Anti-Union Executive Orders will Go Back into Effect//JAX Hall to Extend Hours on Trial Basis//CG Issues NVIC Revisions on MMC STCW Endorsements//MarAd Advisory on GPS Interference//Mine Countermeasures on MSC Vessel//NCL Phasing Out Single-Use Plastic//G&W Raffle Draws Close//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 19, 2019

In this issue//Large-Scale Turbo Activation//WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill Passed by the House//UAW Looking for a Fair Shake//WSF Members Should Vote in Ongoing Referendum//Funding for New Soo Lock Approved in Senate//Central Gulf Rebrands as Waterman Transport//MMCs Destroyed by Dorian will be Re-Issued//MarAd Cargo Preference Training Courses//Applicants Seeking Membership Should Forward Documentation//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 12, 2019

In this issue//MarAd Planning on RRF Recapitalization//Another NLRB Incursion against Labor Unions//WSF Vote Continues as Eligibility Cut-Off Date Approaches//Upcoming Floor Vote Expected for WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill//M.E.B.A. Takes Part in “Celebration of Women Afloat”//Future EPF to be Named after Navy-Loving City//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 5, 2019

In this issue//UK May be Looking to Compromise Jones Act in Trade Talks//Congress Goes Back to Work Next Week//Online WSF Dues Referendum is Underway//More Room at Phillips-Corcoran Golf Tournament//Great Lakes Shipping has had a Good Year//Shoreside Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest//Hall Closures for Dorian//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 29, 2019

In this issue//WSF Vote Begins Sunday//Congress will Tackle Ex-Im Bank Re-Charter//NMC Partial Shutdown Mitigation Efforts Conclude//Study on Relationship of Commercial Pressures on Shipboard Safety//MSC EPF USNS PUERTO RICO Concludes Sea Trials//ITF: “Seafarers Used as Patsies”//Corcoran Tournament Continues with New Sponsor//Labor Day Closings//

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Final NMC Update; Fiscal Year 2019 Partial Government Shutdown

Final NMC update and efforts to mitigate the burden of the partial government shutdown on mariners...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 22, 2019

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Working toward First Contract with Hornblower for NYC Ferry//Notification for WSF Members as Referendum Approaches//Foremast Being Readied for M.E.B.A. Mariner Memorial//Labor Day Savings on New & Used Vehicles with Union Plus//Make Sure Your Email Address is on File//Important M.E.B.A. Docs Available Online//Photos for M.E.B.A. Social Media Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 15, 2019

In this issue//Crew Safe after Fire on RRF Vessel//WSF Members Should Verify Contact Info//Steel Cut for Newbuild Interlake Bulk Carrier//Great Lakes Icebreaker Shortfall Has Cost the Economy//Sen. Portman is Great Lakes Legislator of the Year//Waters near Iran Tapped as Extended Risk Zone//Warning on Spoofing, GPS Interference Near Iran//CG Proposal to Alter PIC Requirements for Fuel Transfers//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 8, 2019

In this issue//Update on Talks with Liberty//AMHS Ferry Service Resumes Following IBU Agreement//Pasha Reopener Update//WSF Members Should Ensure Contact Info is Current//M.E.B.A. Strongly Urged to Participate in Nautilus Survey//Report on Seafarer Happiness//

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