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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 22, 2017

In this issue//Buzby Tapped for MarAd Post//Interlake Re-Opener Talks//Wytkind to Step Down from TTD//Chao K.P. Commencement Speech//Navy Ship Collision Being Probed//SHIPS Act would Boost Navy Fleet to 355//M.E.B.A. Social Media//Include Docs when Filing for Vacation Pay// United Seamen’s Service SOS//

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Inland Bargaining Units Confer at ITC Meeting

Members representing ferry and inland waterways bargaining units across the country converged at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School...

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Industry Asked to Evaluate Coast Guard Regs & Suggest Fixes

A Federal Register notice issued late last week is soliciting industry input on existing Coast Guard regulations and guidance...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 15, 2017

In this issue//ITC Meeting at CMES/Houston Hall Closed Monday//MAERSK MEMPHIS Dirty Bomb Hoax//Lawmaker Pushes Anti-Union Bill//Trump: Open-Door Policy for Labor//Industry Asked to Comment on Coast Guard Regs//Philly Shipyard Plans Newbuilds//9th MSC EPF Launched//Well Wishes for Steve Scalise//Boston Hall Rep. Sought//OSG Needs Chiefs, 1sts//

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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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