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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 8, 2017

In this issue//Food Aid Defended at House Hearing//Boston Hall Rep. Sought//Turbulence for Air Traffic Control Privatization//Mid East Volatility Alters Trade Routes//Interlake Moves Mustang Pellets//Fast Rescue Boat Refresher Course//Chiefs & 1sts Sought for OSG//Cleveland to Host July Informational Meeting//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 1, 2017

In this issue//Work Begins to Secure Funding for Important Programs//OSG Needs Chiefs & 1sts//Union Plus Real Estate Rewards//Donated Items Needed for G&W Raffle//Maersk Ship Swap-Out//Above Normal Hurricane Season Forecasted//Sen. Reed Honored for Maritime Leadership//M.E.B.A. Inland Conference Coming Up//Update CMES & Union with Your Expiration Dates//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 25, 2017

In this issue//Memorial Day Closings//Budget Underfunds U.S.-Flag Shipping//Industry Saluted on Maritime Day//White House Maritime Day Statement//100 Years of MSC UNREPS//Labor 411 Memorial Day Guide//DRBA Job Opportunities//Labor Internship in Seattle Area//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 18, 2017

In this issue//Clean Running Matson Ships in Last Frontier//ICS Pushes for CO2 Reductions//WWII Mariner Compensation Bill, Mathews Men Book Highlighted at DC Event//Ransomware Advisory//Billions in Funding Needed for Freight Network//Somali Piracy on a Knife-Edge//Snug Harbor Assisting Mariners//

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Coast Guard Safety Alert 04-17 - Waterway Safety

The Coast Guard periodically issues Marine Safety Alerts that provide reminders or advisories on issues of concern...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 11, 2017

In this issue//Customs Withdraws Proposal to Strengthen Jones Act//MarAd Testimony on Need to Grow Mariner Base//Plans Launches New Website//Industry Support for Ship Discharge Act//G&W Auction Items Needed, Raffle Ongoing//Labor 411 Mother’s Day List//Dangers at Sea – Piracy & Rebel Activity//

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The U.S. Cannot Sustain an Overseas Military Action

The erosion of U.S. shipping and the American mariner pool has damaged U.S. sealift capability and will prevent sustainment of a prolonged military operation overseas, the head of the U.S. Transportation Command told a Senate Committee this week.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 4, 2017

In this issue// MSP, Food Aid Funding Get Boost//Senate Told That Erosion of Sealift Threatens War Capability//ILWU to Consider Contract Extension//Diamond Jubilee for JOHN BROWN//Sen. Hirono Saluted/ICS Report has Good Background on International Shipping//Include Docs When Filing for Vacation Pay//

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Organizing: M.E.B.A. to Represent WSF Port Engineers

A hard fought effort to bring Washington State Ferry Port Engineers (six positions) under the M.E.B.A. banner has been rewarded after the employees’ bargaining status was affirmed by a State Commission in a recently released decision.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 27, 2017

In this issue//Successful Organizing: M.E.B.A. to Represent WSF Port Engineers//Payday for Magic Pipe Whistleblower//Acosta Confirmed at DOL//Fleet Photos Needed//Qualified Assessor Classes//Somali Pirates are Active Again//AFL-CIO: 150 Workers Die Every Day// Reminder when Applying for Vacation Pay//

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