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Final NMC Update; Fiscal Year 2019 Partial Government Shutdown

Final NMC update and efforts to mitigate the burden of the partial government shutdown on mariners...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 22, 2019

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Working toward First Contract with Hornblower for NYC Ferry//Notification for WSF Members as Referendum Approaches//Foremast Being Readied for M.E.B.A. Mariner Memorial//Labor Day Savings on New & Used Vehicles with Union Plus//Make Sure Your Email Address is on File//Important M.E.B.A. Docs Available Online//Photos for M.E.B.A. Social Media Sought//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 15, 2019

In this issue//Crew Safe after Fire on RRF Vessel//WSF Members Should Verify Contact Info//Steel Cut for Newbuild Interlake Bulk Carrier//Great Lakes Icebreaker Shortfall Has Cost the Economy//Sen. Portman is Great Lakes Legislator of the Year//Waters near Iran Tapped as Extended Risk Zone//Warning on Spoofing, GPS Interference Near Iran//CG Proposal to Alter PIC Requirements for Fuel Transfers//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 8, 2019

In this issue//Update on Talks with Liberty//AMHS Ferry Service Resumes Following IBU Agreement//Pasha Reopener Update//WSF Members Should Ensure Contact Info is Current//M.E.B.A. Strongly Urged to Participate in Nautilus Survey//Report on Seafarer Happiness//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 1, 2019

In this issue//Patriot will Continue to Operate SLNC PAX//Shoreside Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest//WSF Members to Consider Revised Dues Structure//MLA Says IBU Should Get a Fair Shake in Alaska//ILA Re-Elects Daggett//M.E.B.A. Brings Two New Affiliates Onboard//AFL-CIO Says DOL Nominee is “a Threat to Working People”//Senate CG Bill Advances without Anti-Jones Act Amendment//Tankers Going Stealth in Strait of Hormuz//Member Assistance Needed for CG Exam Question Review//

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MLA Support for IBU in Alaska

The Maritime Labor Alliance is backing the IBU as the union looks for a fair shake in Alaska. The MLA penned a letter to Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy asking him to deal with its workers fairly and help get the Alaska Marine Highway System working for everybody.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 25, 2019

In this issue//Successful Cadet Internship Program//IBU on Strike in Alaska//Energizing American Shipbuilding Act Re-Introduced//MarAd Symposium Highlights Autonomous Shipping//Continued Opposition to Oakland Stadium Proposal//House Approves Coast Guard Bill//Update on Seafarer Port Access//House-Passed Bill would Aid Troubled Multi-Employer Pension Plans//Support M.E.B.A. Memorial//Shipping Federations Concerned over Strait of Hormuz Turmoil//‘Sustainable Shipping’ is World Maritime Theme//

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Marine Safety Alert: Fire, Safety & Security Watches on Laid-Up Vessels

The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Alert concerning the importance of fire, safety and security watches for vessels in lay-up status.

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Coast Guard MSIB: Seafarer Access to Maritime Facilities

The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin summarizing efforts and providing a timeline for implementing a policy providing unimpeded marine terminal access for mariners.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 18, 2019

In this issue//Appeals Court Reverses Decision Limiting Anti-Union Executive Orders//Acting Labor Secretary has Worked against Unions//House Votes to Repeal Cadillac Tax//Officials Looking to Aid Safe Shipping in Middle East//T&I Committee Members Introduce Bill to Ward Off Aviation FOCs//CMES has More Room in Gas Turbine Class//Support the Merchant Marine Memorial!//NOLA Hall is Drying Out//

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