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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 23, 2020

In this issue//Task Force Faults Lack of Support for AMHS//MLA Statement on Support for Racial Justice/Efforts to Reduce CO2 Industry Emissions is Working//Smooth Switch to Cleaner Fuels//Vessel Attacks Have Increased, Says IMB//M.E.B.A. Mainstays Moving On//Update Your Info with HQ// MAHIMAHI Crew Clarified//Update Your Info//West Coast Halls Closed on Tuesday to Honor Harry Bridges//Register for Online August Membership Meetings//

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MLA Statement Addresses Labor's Support for Racial Equality

The Maritime Labor Alliance - a five-union coalition made up of the M.E.B.A. ARA, IBU, ILWU and the MM&P - recently issued a statement about labor support for racial justice...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 16, 2020

In this issue//Maritime Labor Calls for Government Support of Mariners//Nations at Maritime Summit Commit to Easing Crew Change Restrictions//House Funding Bill to Support MSP//MAHI MAHI Crew rescues Trimaran Crew//Credentials Committee Qualifies Nominees for M.E.B.A. Election//M.E.B.A. “Black-Out” Rules in Effect//Update Your Contact Info// Dues Must Be Current for Ballots to Count//

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Message to Mariners from U.S. Maritime Labor Unions

A joint statement penned by U.S. maritime labor unions (M.E.B.A., SUP, AMO, MM&P, MFOW & SIU) was issued this week regarding the safety of mariners during the ongoing pandemic.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 9, 2020

In this issue//MATSONIA Christened//CMA CGM “Simplifies” Network//Update on APL GULF EXPRESS Crew Change//NMC Working on Plan to Reopen RECs//WSF Push toward Greener Ferries//IMO Guidance for Seafarer Access to Onshore Medical Care//Update Your Contact Info//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 2, 2020

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Endorses Joe Biden for President//Updated COVID-19 Guidelines at M.E.B.A. Halls & Offices//Positive Cases on MLL Ship, Company Successfully Executes Protocols//Navigating Crew Rotation Challenges//CMES Reopens, Pares Down Schedule, Implements New Policies//Establishment of Tanker Security Fleet in House Bill//Update Your Info with HQ//Hall Closures for Independence Day, Bloody Thursday//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 25, 2020

In this issue//Somber ITF Statement on “Day of the Seafarer”//Pope Honors Mariners in Video Message//New Interlake Ship Named, Keel Laid//New Orleans Union Hall Set to Reopen//Masks Available at Halls for Members, Applicants//Cruise Lines Won’t Resume Operations until September at Earliest//Keep HQ Updated with Contact Info//4MF Raffle/Online Membership Meetings in July//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 18, 2020

In this issue//IMO: Crew Change Woes Turning into Humanitarian Calamity//ITF Floats New Approach on Crew Change Crisis//CMES Looks to Reopen in July//APL EISENHOWER Chief Recounts Mariner Rescue//Authorization Process Begins as MarAd Bill is Introduced//Keep HQ Updated with Your Contact Info//Houston Hall Closed Tomorrow for Juneteenth//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 11, 2020

In this issue//Protests: Waterfront Workers Show Solidarity//Maritime Labor Looks for Government Help to Relieve Crews//Companies Work toward Crew Reliefs//Urgent ILO Call to Release Global Mariners//Momentum Slows for Ill-Advised Oakland Ballpark//Doyle Brings M.E.B.A. Experience to Port of Baltimore//Jones Act Celebrated by House Transportation Committee Leaders//Surge in Cyber Attacks since February//Keep HQ Updated with Your Latest Contact Info//

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Maritime Labor Asks DOD, DOS to Aid Stranded Mariners

Maritime Labor called on the Department of Defense & Department of State to help assist mariners stranded on their vessels due to pandemic travel restrictions.

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