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Maritime Union Solidarity with ILA as Strike Begins

M.E.B.A. along with AMO, MM&P and SIU pledged solidarity with the ILA as dockworkers look for a just contract.

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 26, 2024

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Engineers Have Tentative Agreement with APL//Businesses Brace for ILA Strike//Final Voyage: Larry O’Loane//$20 Million for Cape May-Lewes Ferry//M.E.B.A. to Host Oakland City Council Forum//Use Payment Portal to Keep Current//Latest MSC Oiler Christened//ITF Fights Seafarer Criminalization//Drink Union Beer//NMC Extends Customer Service Hours//Duplicate Ballot Info//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 19, 2024

In this issue – Hapag-Maersk Ocean Network Collaboration//DOJ Sues DALI Owner, Operator//Supply Chain Groups Nervous About Impending ILA Strike//Duplicate Ballot Info for M.E.B.A. Election//House Committee Says Chinese Cranes are a Threat//TRANSCOM Nominee Talks Sealift//Voters Must Be in Good Standing//Iron Out LWOP, Vacation Dues Lapses//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 12, 2024

In This Issue//Bracing for ILA Strike//Mass Maritime NSMV Christened//Sale of Decommissioned WSF Vessels Terminated//Members Should Keep an Eye on Docs & Notices Section//Harbor Pilot Rescues Ship in Tampa Bay//“Good Jobs” Executive Order//Voters Must Be in Good Standing for Vote to Count//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 5, 2024

In this issue//Lamont-Doherty MOA//M.E.B.A. Hosts Offshore Wind Group//USNS SUPPLY Mariners Honored for Red Sea Service//“Women in Maritime” Survey//Labor Union Favorability Up in Gallup Poll//Treasury Dept. Lists Benefits of Unions//Latest MSC EPF Launched//Ballots Have Mailed//Voters Must be in Good Standing for Vote to Count//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 29, 2024

In this issue//New M.E.B.A. Work Salvaging Ship Equipment//PRES. GEORGE HW BUSH Joins APL Fleet//MSC Plan would Sideline Support Ships//Agreement with ATC//Note on Election Votes//AFL-CIO: Road to White House Goes Through Unions//Seattle Port Cyber-Attack//CMES Meeting Canceled//Sign Up For Online HQ Meeting//Labor Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 22, 2024

In this issue//New M.E.B.A. Work on Florida Research Vessels//Seattle Times Sides with M.E.B.A. WSF Mariners//M.E.B.A. Election Issue//The Big U Faces Eviction//Bill to Get Foreign Vessel Owners to Pay Up//NMC Tips for Better Customer Service//Rep. Bill Pascrell Has Died//Retired WSF Vessels Sold//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 15, 2024

In this issue//GAO Report on Autonomous Shipping//ILA Ramping Up for Strike//DEC Decision on Cadet Program Applicant Group Time//Important Mailing//Process for Submitting MMC Applications/New Report on USMMA//Report on Divide Between CEOs & Workers//Sen. Bill on China Shipping Dominance//Have a Union-Made Sandwich Month//SCA Honors Kaine//Latest EPF Christened//

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

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Election 2024 Ballot Finalized//Last Weeks to Clarify Address Before Important Mailing//WSF Mariners Frustrated with Pay Scale//SIU’s Tellez Among AOTOS Honorees//Over 400 Ships Needed for Hydrogen Demand//RADM Cary to Lead NOAA OMAO//Unions Power America Sweepstakes//

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

In this issue//Officer Unions Reach Agreement for MarAd RRF Ship Officers/EVP Part of USMMA Board of Visitors Meeting//Illinois Shields Workers from Anti-Union Meetings//FMC Rule on Carrier Cargo Space Refusals//MarAd Boost in Transportation Spending Bill//Space Available for Two Upcoming CMES Courses//Panama Canal to Increase Traffic//Mariner Happiness is Up//NLRB Fair Choice- Employee Voice Rule//Unions Power America Sweepstakes//

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