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Union Approves New Eight-Year Agreement with Maersk Line Limited (MLL), E-Ships, M-Ships

Following negotiations that necessitated three contract extensions, the Union closed on agreements with Maersk Line Ltd covering three contracts (MLL, E-Ships, and M-Ships).

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Notice of Special Meeting - Wednesday, Dec. 20 - Ratification Vote

There will be Special Meetings conducted at voting Union halls on Wednesday, December 20th for a ratification vote...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 14, 2017

In this issue//355-Ship Navy is the New Policy//NTSB EL FARO report//Breakfast with Navy Secretary//Arctic Warming Neared Record//CG Commandant Advocates for Jones Act//Write a Jones Act Letter//Rep. Scalise is AMP Maritime Champ//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//Gifts Ideas for the Holidays//

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Six-Union MLA Talks Strategy in Aloha State Pow-Wow

Leaders of the six-unions that make up the Maritime Labor Alliance converged in Honolulu this week to focus on a series of weighty maritime issues....

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 7, 2017

In this issue//NLRB Forwards Complaint against Pasha//MLA Deliberates over Prominent Maritime Issues//Port Concern over Tax Reform Bill//CG Wants Mariner Input for Study//Support the Jones Act//Union Plus Scholarships//Navy Campaign to Boost Recruiting//Union-Made Kid Christmas//Holiday Parties//Vacation Benefits//

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Crew of MSC Ship Nabs Energy Conservation Honor

The crew onboard the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS TIPPECANOE was singled out for praise earlier this month after earning special Navy recognition....

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 30, 2017

In this issue//Maersk Talks Ongoing//Review of MarAd Validates Agency//TIPPECANOE Nabs Energy Conservation Award//WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill//Last Chance for Permanent Jobs on New Matson Ship//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Biting Back against Jones Act Lies//Send a Quick Jones Act Letter to Congress//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 23, 2017

In this issue//Thanksgiving Closings//MarAd Reports on Breakout ‘17//AMHS Unit Approved Dues Equity Referendum//M.E.B.A. Companies & Vessels Receive Environmental Awards//Matson Seeking Chiefs & 1sts for New Ship//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//USMMA Reaccreditation//The Lowdown on the Throwdowns – M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Take Five Minutes to Save the Jones Act//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 16, 2017

In this issue//New Baltimore Dispatcher//Pro-Merchant Marine Navy League “Fly-In”//Industry has Sent over 19,000 Jones Act Letters to Congress//M.E.B.A. Part of Working Group to Promote U.S. Registry//NDTA, Mass Maritime Leaders Visit at HQ//Vacation Reminder: Check Return-to-Work Date//Senators Introduce Cyber Port Bill//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 9, 2017

In this issue//Veterans Day Closings//Maersk Talks Continue/Maersk Increases Revenue//Upcoming March to Scapegoat Jones Act//Patriot Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence//TTD Promotes Transport Jobs, Backs Jones Act//Coast Guard Training Pact with Lake Carriers//COMFORT Restocks, Continues Island Assistance//New ESB Named//Marine Safety Center Website Upgraded//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closing//PAF Educates Lawmakers//

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