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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 8, 2024

In this issue//Solidarity Nets ILA Jurisdictional Victory with Ørsted//Undersized U.S. Sealift Criticized in Congress//Latest on the 4MF//Updated Plans Info on Physicals, Benzene Testing//Worker-Friendly Valentine’s Day//AMC Photo Contest/Lincoln’s Birthday Closings//

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House Committee Chair Demands Answers on U.S. Sealift Neglect

Rep. Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, wants answers on the diminished U.S. sealift capabilities...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 1, 2024

In this issue//Maritime Labor Testifies Before Congress on Red Sea Attacks//CMES Had Record Enrollment in 2023//AMO President Doell Retires, Barrere Named//Lawmakers Urge Maritime Defense Prioritization//NTSB Recommends Mariner Locator Devices//Interesting Podcast on FOCs//ITF Index on At-Sea Worker Abuse//Membership Should Enter AMC Photo Contest//

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Lawmakers Call on Administration to Prioritize U.S. Maritime Defense

19 lawmakers signed a letter to the White House calling for steps to beef up the nation's maritime defense in the wake of China's build-up along with attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 25, 2024

In this issue//Houthi Attack on MAERSK DETROIT Stopped//TRANSCOM Pledges Continued Cooperation with Industry//Union Membership Swelled Last Year//USNS CODY Delivered to MSC Fleet//Last Chance for Union Plus Scholarships//Nautilus Wants Mariner Survey Response//AMC Photo Contest//CMES Indoor Pool Reopened//

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Letter to TRANSCOM on Red Sea Attacks on Commercial Shipping

A letter sent to the USTRANSCOM from U.S. maritime unions + TTD & MTD concerning attacks on U.S. commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 18, 2024

In this issue//U.S. Vessels are Favorite Houthi Targets//M.E.B.A. is Named “Labor Heroes”//Reduced NOLA Hours, New Rep. Sought//Great Lakes Shipping Season Ends, Winter Work Begins//New Class of MSC Medical Ships Named//Attempt to Extend Janus Ruling in Last Frontier Batted Back//AMC Rewarding Shutterbugs//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 11, 2024

In this issue//Agreement with Seacor for War Bonuses//Coalition Forces Consider Strike Against Houthi//AMC Photo Contest Can Win You $1,000//M.E.B.A. Part of Antarctic Resupply Mission//Maritime Benefits in NDAA//Great Lakes Ice Cover at a Low//OSG Supporting Women at Mass Maritime//Halls Closed on Monday for MLK Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 4, 2024

In this issue//NOLA’s Gifford Retiring; New Rep.-Dispatcher Sought//SIU’s Mike Sacco Sails into the Sunset//APL Announces Replacement Ships//Maritime Administrator Issues New Year Message to Mariners//Red Sea Attacks, Piracy Take a Toll on Mariners//Union Plus Scholarships//Membership Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Meetings//

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Former SIU President Mike Sacco Sails into the Sunset

Mike Sacco, longtime President of the Seafarers International Union, died on Thursday at the age of 86...

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