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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 1, 2018

In this issue//Support for Food Aid after Trump Budget Calls for Elimination//T&I Won’t Pursue Air Traffic Controller Privatization//Houston Hall Closed Tomorrow/Central Gulf + Waterman Jobs//MSC Ship Recovers WII Pilot Remains//Support Good Jobs on Oscar Night//CG Policy Letter on Inoperable Ballast Water Systems//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 22, 2018

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Anniversary//Informational Picketing against Liberty at Port Hueneme//1st A/Es Needed for Central Gulf/Waterman Jobs//Working Families “Day of Action” This Weekend//Union Plus College Benefits//MLL Flex Training//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 15, 2018

In this issue//President’s Budget Released//Reaction to Infrastructure Outline//Utahn Legislator Hates the Jones Act//New MSC EPF Named//4MF Raffle Tickets//Payment Portal Brings the Ease//Meeting with Tim Ryan//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 8, 2018

In this issue//Hall Closures Next Week//ALASKAN FRONTIER Out of Deep Lay-Up for Limited Run//New Dispatcher at NY/NJ Hall//Direct Submission of Medical Certificate Applications to NMC//GRUMMAN CivMars Conclude Six-Month Mission//Florida Congressman Praises Industry at Prop Club Chat//OCEAN GIANT Wraps Up South Pole Service//Sweeten Your Valentines the Labor-Friendly Way//Vacation Reminder – Check Your Return-to-Work Date//4MF Raffle Tickets Being Mailed to Halls//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 1, 2018

In this issue//APL C-11s to Be Changed Out with Newer Ships//New Database will Make Hall Visits More Efficient//TOTE Halts Plans for Hawaiian Trade Entry//Retro Checks Headed to MLL, M-Ships and E-Ships Mariners//Rise of Union Membership//Maritime Alert – Port of Aden//Ports, Transport Unions Awaiting Details of Infrastructure Package//U.S., Canada Renew Icebreaking MOU//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 25, 2018

In this issue//New CMES Shore Power Course// Dispatcher Sought for NY/NJ Hall//Bi-Partisan Group Issues Infrastructure Plan//MarAd Advisory for At-Sea Crime Hotspots//NMC Positions Open at WV HQ//NMC Approval to Test & Grandfathering//New Brew Honors “Big U”/Raffle to Benefit 4MF//Last Chance for Union Plus Scholarships//

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Van Loo, Others Brief Congressional Subcommittee on State of U.S. Merchant Marine

M.E.B.A. Secretary-Treasurer Bill Van Loo was one of eight witnesses testifying before a Congressional Subcommittee on Wednesday about the capabilities and needs of the U.S.-flag maritime industry...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 4, 2018

In this issue//Matson News// DOD IG to probe MSC PrePo Ship Readiness//Two New Senators Sworn in//PAF Educates Lawmakers on our Issues; You Can Contribute Through Vacation//Rep. Shuster to Focus on Infrastructure//Russian Jones Act to Come into Force//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 28, 2017

In this issue//Peter Hammond Sails into the Sunset//Update to QA Requirements/Delivery of New MSC EPF/MERPAC Needs Committee Members//After Party Relief – Union-Style//Photos from the Fleet Needed//Support the Jones Act//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 21, 2017

In this issue//MLL, E-Ships, M-Ships Contracts Approved//Confirmation of Ex-Im Bank Nominees Uncertain//New IBU President//Icebreaking on Lakes//Ports Pleased with Tax Bill Fixes//Cyber-Security Group Says Hackers Could Sink a Bulker//FMC’s Doyle Moving to Dredging Post//Drifting Icebergs in North Atlantic//Labor 411 – Gifts for Her//

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